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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. To which of the following famous sites does Hadrian travel with his wife soon after the death of Antinous?
2. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian states that Quietus attacked all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
3. According to "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," the word "philanthropy" is of which origin?
4. 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?
5. As "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271" begins, which of the following individuals does Hadrian credit with the suppression of the Jewish revolt?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why, when choosing a successor, does Hadrian settle on Lucius?
2. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?
3. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?
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. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?
6. Why does Antinous refuse to have his palm read a few days after the sacrifice on Mount Cassius?
7. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?
8. As Hadrian recounts the series of misunderstandings that lead to Jewish revolt in Jerusalem, what attitude does he take toward the Jews?
9. Describe the three prospects Hadrian dismisses before finally settling on Lucius as his successor and why those three are dismissed.
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
Using the entire book as a reference, discuss how Hadrian feels about religion. Does he believe in a form of religion or not? What evidence from the text supports your conclusion?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss three ways in which Antinous' death affects Hadrian. Include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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