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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. 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 decides on a tutor, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals, a Stoic philosopher, asks his permission to retire from service by suicide?
4. After his villa is complete, Hadrian gives a series of banquets and discovers a love for women playing which of the following instruments?
5. According to "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," the word "philanthropy" is of which origin?
Short Essay Questions
1. In "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189," why does Hadrian begin to push Antinous away?
2. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?
3. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," what causes the initial problems between the Roman troops and the Jewish residents of Jerusalem?
4. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?
5. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?
6. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?
7. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?
8. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?
9. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?
10. Why do the Jewish people consider the opening of schools where Greek literature is taught such a major problem?
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
Compare and contrast Hadrian's ruling style with that of Trajan, Nerva, and Domitian. Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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