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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Lethargy.
(d) Fear.

2. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," which of the following individuals is an informer and spy for Rome?
(a) Elias Ben-Abayad.
(b) Joshua Ben-Kisma.
(c) Euphorion.
(d) Joshua.

3. While in Alexandria Hadrian is visited by a Jew named Akiba from Jerusalem. For how many days do the two argue about renovations in Jerusalem?
(a) Eight.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Two.
(d) Nineteen.

4. As "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171" opens, Hadrian has passed the summer in which area?
(a) Asia Minor.
(b) Rome.
(c) Germany.
(d) Egypt.

5. When Antinous joins the Mithraic cult after a merchant suggests that he do so, in which city does the initiation rite take place?
(a) Sardis.
(b) Smyrna.
(c) Miletus.
(d) Palmyra.

Short Answer Questions

1. After their trip to make sacrifices on Mount Casius in Antioch, Hadrian and his troops continue to Jerusalem. Hadrian intends to rebuild the city nearly destroyed by which emperor?

2. Upon returning to Greece in "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian sets out to rebuild which city?

3. When Hadrian presses Antinous to pick a tutor, the boy chooses which of the following individuals?

4. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?

5. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?

2. In "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189," why does Hadrian begin to push Antinous away?

3. As Hadrian recounts the series of misunderstandings that lead to Jewish revolt in Jerusalem, what attitude does he take toward the Jews?

4. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?

5. Why, in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," does Hadrian decide to commission a new history of Rome?

6. When rumors begin to fly about the influence Lucius and Antinous must have over Hadrian, what reasons does he give that indicate these accusations are ridiculous?

7. Why, when Hadrian sets about finding a successor, does he say that the Roman tradition of adoption works best?

8. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?

9. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?

10. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?

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