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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. After the uncovered assassination plot, which of the following individuals increases the security around Hadrian in fear of a new revenge plot?
2. Hadrian grows angry with a writer during his first discussions of his life at the villa and summons the writer to tell him that he is exiled. What is the writer's name?
3. 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?
4. While discussing his sadness at how things change despite his attempts to immortalize them, Hadrian says science has been at a standstill since which famous individual?
5. At the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," Hadrian grows angry with his bumbling secretary. Which part of the man's body does Hadrian seriously injure?
Short Essay Questions
1. What qualities strike Hadrian as special when he first meets Arrian of Nicomedia?
2. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?
3. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?
4. Explain the result of Hadrian's ritual sacrifice on Mount Cassius outside Antioch.
5. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?
6. What is Sabina's final attitude toward Hadrian at the time of her death?
7. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?
8. Why, when choosing a successor, does Hadrian settle on Lucius?
9. Why do the Jewish people consider the opening of schools where Greek literature is taught such a major problem?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Using supporting information from the text, discuss the validity of Plotina's claim that Trajan's will name Hadrian as his successor. Does information in the text support her claim?
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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