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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. While reflecting on his life Hadrian says that he has been a lover of art, though not to the extent of which of the following emperors?
2. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?
3. After Hadrian's comments about Trajan's view of war, which of the following friends dies?
4. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?
5. After discussing the honors paid to Trajan after his death, Hadrian says that Rome has changed but he has promised himself to save it from the petrification of all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
Short Essay Questions
1. As Hadrian speaks of his age and condition, why does he lament that he is losing sleep and refer to it as a joy?
2. Explain Hadrian's thoughts on building, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."
3. Describe Hadrian's thoughts when he begins to feel himself divine in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."
4. What is Trajan's opinion of Hadrian after the death of Domitian and during Hadrian's early military career?
5. Describe the way in which Hadrian becomes emperor after Trajan's death.
6. How does Hadrian react to his marriage insisted upon by Plotina, Trajan's wife?
7. While talking about his medical limitations, what two things does Hadrian indicate he misses most?
8. Describe the major political event in Rome that occurs toward the end of "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49."
9. After discussing Trajan's plans for the army, why does Hadrian say he likes dealing with the barbarians?
10. What does Hadrian admit in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149" about his feelings on belonging?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Using supporting information from the text, discuss the validity of Plotina's claim that Trajan's will name Hadrian as his successor. Does information in the text support her claim?
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 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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