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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. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?
2. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?
3. When Hadrian goes to Pelusium to mediate the disagreements between the Greeks and Jews, he is forced to spend how many days in a courtroom over the matter?
4. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?
5. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Hadrian laughed at when he makes his first speech to the tribunal?
2. What does Hadrian learn from the prophetess he meets in the British Isles?
3. Why was Hermogenes so worried when he finished his examination of Hadrian?
4. How does Hadrian react to his marriage insisted upon by Plotina, Trajan's wife?
5. What is Trajan's opinion of Hadrian after the death of Domitian and during Hadrian's early military career?
6. Describe the way in which Hadrian becomes emperor after Trajan's death.
7. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how does Hadrian recount the downfall of Domitian?
8. While talking about his medical limitations, what two things does Hadrian indicate he misses most?
9. What logic does Hadrian use in his attempt to engender peace between the Greeks and the Jews?
10. According to "Animula Vagula Blandula," what kind of diet does Hadrian prefer, and how does that differ from the common Roman diet?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Hadrian's education with that of other Roman citizens during this period in history. Be sure to include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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