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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. As "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" opens, to which of the following cities does Hadrian return?
2. Upon returning to Greece in "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian sets out to rebuild which city?
3. Hadrian discusses at length his favorite poets after Antinous' death. Which of the following wrote a long poem about Lydia, his deceased wife, and is one of Hadrian's favorites?
4. Hadrian and Antinous visit a temple under construction in Greece. Antinous feeds a ____________ that is brought there to consecrate the sanctuary upon its completion.
5. Hadrian discusses his travels after the installment of Antinous in his life. Outside which city do the local officials draw up enormous fires for Hadrian's troops?
Short Essay Questions
1. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?
2. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?
3. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?
4. Why, when Hadrian sets about finding a successor, does he say that the Roman tradition of adoption works best?
5. Why does Antinous refuse to have his palm read a few days after the sacrifice on Mount Cassius?
6. How does Hadrian respond to the Christian admonition which consists of "loving another as oneself" after he is approached by Quadratus to defend Christians?
7. What qualities strike Hadrian as special when he first meets Arrian of Nicomedia?
8. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?
9. Describe the three prospects Hadrian dismisses before finally settling on Lucius as his successor and why those three are dismissed.
10. What is Sabina's final attitude toward Hadrian at the time of her death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss three ways in which "Patientia," the final passage of the book, summarizes Hadrian's views on life. Include supporting information from the text. Be sure to fully support your response.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss three ways in which Antinous' death affects Hadrian. Include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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