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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 in Alexandria Hadrian is visited by a Jew named Akiba from Jerusalem. For how many days do the two argue about renovations in Jerusalem?
2. During the Jewish rebellion in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," how many years does it take to recapture Jerusalem?
3. At the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," Hadrian grows angry with his bumbling secretary. Which part of the man's body does Hadrian seriously injure?
4. During the sight-seeing trip with his wife which is meant to cheer him, Hadrian realizes that it would be Antinous' birthday; how old would he have been had he lived?
5. As "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171" opens, Hadrian has passed the summer in which area?
Short Essay Questions
1. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?
2. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?
3. When rumors begin to fly about the influence Lucius and Antinous must have over Hadrian, what reasons does he give that indicate these accusations are ridiculous?
4. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?
5. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?
6. What qualities strike Hadrian as special when he first meets Arrian of Nicomedia?
7. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?
8. Describe the three prospects Hadrian dismisses before finally settling on Lucius as his successor and why those three are dismissed.
9. Why does Antinous refuse to have his palm read a few days after the sacrifice on Mount Cassius?
10. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Hadrian is dedicated to refurbishing Italy. Why is this so important to him? Discuss Hadrian's view of his legacy as it relates to this sort of action during his reign. Be sure to fully support your response.
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
In a well-developed essay, discuss three ways in which Hadrian's thoughts about the nature of love affect his personality and ruling style. Include supporting information from the text.
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