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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. In "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian refers to which actor as his Greek partridge?
2. Upon returning to Alexandra after the visit to the magician in Canopus, Antinous convinces which individual to return to the magician with him?
3. After Antinous' death, which of the following individuals is a member of an Orphic cult that declares suicide a crime and, thus, tends to focus on the sacrificial aspect of the death?
4. Upon returning to Rome in "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271," Hadrian once again takes up his friendship with which of the following individuals?
5. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Hadrian, what must Antinous have thought after the lightning episode on Mount Cassius?
2. Why, when Hadrian sets about finding a successor, does he say that the Roman tradition of adoption works best?
3. 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?
4. In "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189," why does Hadrian begin to push Antinous away?
5. Why do the Jewish people consider the opening of schools where Greek literature is taught such a major problem?
6. What is Sabina's final attitude toward Hadrian at the time of her death?
7. Why, when choosing a successor, does Hadrian settle on Lucius?
8. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?
9. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?
10. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?
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
Compare and contrast Hadrian's philosophies on life and war before and after his participation in the Sarmatian campaign. Include supporting information from the book.
Essay Topic 3
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?
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