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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 Hadrian and Antinous make their way to Mantinea they find that the temple to which god has fallen into ruins?

2. Which of the following individuals dies shortly after Hadrian names Lucius his successor?

3. To which of the following individuals does Hadrian give the responsibility of cleaning up during the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem?

4. When Hadrian begins to discuss Antinous' death, readers learn that he died at what age?

5. When Hadrian states that if the collapse of Rome happens it will concern his successors, he mentions that it is which year of the Roman era?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why, in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," does Hadrian decide to commission a new history of Rome?

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

Analyze and discuss the evolving relationship between Hadrian and Sabina. How does their relationship begin, how does it change, and how does it end at the time of her death? Include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss three of the enemies Hadrian faces in the contest to become Trajan's successor. Be sure to elaborate on the specific challenges he faces from each individual. Include supporting information from the text.

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