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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. 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?

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

3. After Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

4. Upon his return to Rome Hadrian begins work on the Odeon, which is a __________________.

5. When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain the result of Hadrian's ritual sacrifice on Mount Cassius outside Antioch.

3. Why does Antinous refuse to have his palm read a few days after the sacrifice on Mount Cassius?

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

5. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," what causes the initial problems between the Roman troops and the Jewish residents of Jerusalem?

6. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?

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

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

9. Why, when choosing a successor, does Hadrian settle on Lucius?

10. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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