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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. When Antinous joins the Mithraic cult after a merchant suggests that he do so, in which city does the initiation rite take place?
2. After his villa is complete, Hadrian gives a series of banquets and discovers a love for women playing which of the following instruments?
3. After the Jewish protests over Greek literature in schools, which of the following individuals lets his nephew die rather than accept a Greek doctor?
4. Hadrian talks about his reproach of Trajan for waiting twenty years to name a successor. How many years has Hadrian evaded the same issue?
5. In "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian refers to which actor as his Greek partridge?
Short Essay Questions
1. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?
2. Why do the Jewish people consider the opening of schools where Greek literature is taught such a major problem?
3. How does Hadrian respond to the Christian admonition which consists of "loving another as oneself" after he is approached by Quadratus to defend Christians?
4. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?
5. In "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189," why does Hadrian begin to push Antinous away?
6. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," what causes the initial problems between the Roman troops and the Jewish residents of Jerusalem?
7. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?
8. Why, when Hadrian sets about finding a successor, does he say that the Roman tradition of adoption works best?
9. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?
10. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast Hadrian's views on life and death. What are his thoughts on each, and what evidence supports this? Be sure to include supporting information from the book.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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