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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. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
2. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?
3. At the close of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian says that when philosophers have nothing more to tell us it is excusable to turn to which of the following?
4. After taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?
5. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Hadrian react to his marriage insisted upon by Plotina, Trajan's wife?
2. According to "Animula Vagula Blandula," what kind of diet does Hadrian prefer, and how does that differ from the common Roman diet?
3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how does Hadrian recount the downfall of Domitian?
4. What does Hadrian learn from the prophetess he meets in the British Isles?
5. As Hadrian begins to question Trajan's military policy, what reason does he give for Trajan's obsession with war?
6. How is Trajan's body dealt with after his death?
7. What logic does Hadrian use in his attempt to engender peace between the Greeks and the Jews?
8. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," how does Lucius Quietus attempt to assassinate Hadrian?
9. Why was Hermogenes so worried when he finished his examination of Hadrian?
10. When discussing his early education, how does Hadrian say he feels about Greek?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Compare and contrast Hadrian's ruling style with that of Trajan, Nerva, and Domitian. Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.
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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