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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 their trip to make sacrifices on Mount Casius in Antioch, Hadrian and his troops continue to Jerusalem. Hadrian intends to rebuild the city nearly destroyed by which emperor?

2. While discussing his options for a successor, Hadrian mentions all BUT WHICH of the following individuals?

3. Which of the following individuals does Hadrian order executed due to an assassination plot uncovered after Lucius' adoption?

4. When discussing his early relationship with Antinous, Hadrian says that his new companion was born in which city?

5. After the Jewish protests over Greek literature in schools, which of the following individuals lets his nephew die rather than accept a Greek doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189," why does Hadrian begin to push Antinous away?

2. As Hadrian recounts the series of misunderstandings that lead to Jewish revolt in Jerusalem, what attitude does he take toward the Jews?

3. Describe the three prospects Hadrian dismisses before finally settling on Lucius as his successor and why those three are dismissed.

4. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?

5. How does Hadrian respond to the Christian admonition which consists of "loving another as oneself" after he is approached by Quadratus to defend Christians?

6. Explain the result of Hadrian's ritual sacrifice on Mount Cassius outside Antioch.

7. Why does Antinous refuse to have his palm read a few days after the sacrifice on Mount Cassius?

8. What is Sabina's final attitude toward Hadrian at the time of her death?

9. 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?

10. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hadrian says that Rome is the embodiment of Greek ideals. Compare and contrast his view of Rome with that of Greece. Include all relevant supporting information from the book.

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 ways in which Antinous' death affects Hadrian. Include supporting information from the text.

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