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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian states that in twenty years of his rule he has passed how many without a fixed living location?

2. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?

3. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?

4. After his discussion of food and diet, which of the following emotions does Hadrian say can "unsettle the soul"?

5. While vising Chaeronea, Hadrian spends two days as the guest of which of the following famous Greek philosophers and writers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Trajan's body dealt with after his death?

2. What is Trajan's opinion of Hadrian after the death of Domitian and during Hadrian's early military career?

3. Explain Hadrian's thoughts on building, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."

4. What is done about Lucius Quietus' assassination attempt on Hadrian?

5. What does Hadrian admit in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149" about his feelings on belonging?

6. How does Hadrian react to his marriage insisted upon by Plotina, Trajan's wife?

7. Describe Marullinus, Hadrian's grandfather, as discussed in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49."

8. Describe what happens to Hadrian when he rides to take news of Domitian's death to his cousin Trajan.

9. According to "Animula Vagula Blandula," what kind of diet does Hadrian prefer, and how does that differ from the common Roman diet?

10. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how does Hadrian recount the downfall of Domitian?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Hadrian's views on life and death. What are his thoughts on each, and what evidence supports this? Be sure to include supporting information from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Using the entire book as a reference, discuss how Hadrian feels about religion. Does he believe in a form of religion or not? What evidence from the text supports your conclusion?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss three of the enemies Hadrian faces in the contest to become Trajan's successor. Be sure to elaborate on the specific challenges he faces from each individual. Include supporting information from the text.

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