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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 taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?
2. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?
3. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?
4. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?
5. When Trajan's will is finally written, and Hadrian learns that he will be Trajan's successor, which of the following individuals is the first to salute him as emperor?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the first Sarmatian war change Hadrian?
2. Why is Hadrian laughed at when he makes his first speech to the tribunal?
3. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" closes, what proposal does Hadrian have for Marcus Aurelius?
4. As Hadrian begins to question Trajan's military policy, what reason does he give for Trajan's obsession with war?
5. What logic does Hadrian use in his attempt to engender peace between the Greeks and the Jews?
6. Describe the way in which Hadrian becomes emperor after Trajan's death.
7. As Hadrian speaks of his age and condition, why does he lament that he is losing sleep and refer to it as a joy?
8. As Hadrian discusses his medical condition, what attitude does he seem to have toward his mortality?
9. When discussing his early education, how does Hadrian say he feels about Greek?
10. What reasons does Hadrian give when he abandons Trajan's conquest plans?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Based on his actions and discussions with others, what sort of job expectations does Hadrian see for himself as emperor? Discuss three major aspects of Hadrian's ruling philosophy and how each impacts the Roman Empire. Include supporting information from the book.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Compare and contrast Hadrian's views on death before and after he contemplates suicide. What has he determined about the effect of his death? Be sure to include supporting information and quotes from the book.
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