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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. According to "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," the word "philanthropy" is of which origin?

2. Which of the following individuals declares Antinous dead after his body is found in the river?

3. After his return to Greece and rebuilding of a city, Hadrian says that which individual is 12 years younger and the best of his friends?

4. After his villa is complete, Hadrian gives a series of banquets and discovers a love for women playing which of the following instruments?

5. As "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" opens, things are going badly with which religious group?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?

3. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?

4. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?

5. Why do the Jewish people consider the opening of schools where Greek literature is taught such a major problem?

6. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Analyze and discuss three reasons for Hadrian's choice of Lucius as his successor. Be sure to include supporting information from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss three reasons for Hadrian's philosophy and actions toward the Jews in Jerusalem. Be sure to fully support each of his reasons with information from the book.

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