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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. As he announces his intention to write his autobiography, Hadrian mentions his secretary who was named ________.

2. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?

3. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?

4. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?

5. After discussing various sculptors, Hadrian includes a quote: "Trahit sua quemque voluptas." What is the translation he provides for this quote?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Hermogenes so worried when he finished his examination of Hadrian?

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

3. While talking about his medical limitations, what two things does Hadrian indicate he misses most?

4. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," how does Hadrian say Trajan has changed during the Dacian war in comparison to how he was when he welcomed Hadrian in Cologne twenty years earlier?

5. What logic does Hadrian use in his attempt to engender peace between the Greeks and the Jews?

6. When discussing his early education, how does Hadrian say he feels about Greek?

7. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," how does Lucius Quietus attempt to assassinate Hadrian?

8. Describe Hadrian's thoughts when he begins to feel himself divine in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."

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

10. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" closes, what proposal does Hadrian have for Marcus Aurelius?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the evolving relationship between Hadrian and Sabina. How does their relationship begin, how does it change, and how does it end at the time of her death? Include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss three ways in which "Patientia," the final passage of the book, summarizes Hadrian's views on life. Include supporting information from the text. Be sure to fully support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the various stages in the relationship between Hadrian and Antinous. What is Antinous' purpose in Hadrian's life beyond that of a beautiful plaything? Be sure to include supporting information and quotes from the text.

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