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

2. During their stay in Alexandria, Hadrian, and Antinous embark on a hunting expedition for which of the following animals?

3. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," which of the following individuals is an informer and spy for Rome?

4. When discussing his lack of children, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals was right to boast that he had Victories for daughters?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?

2. In "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189," why does Hadrian begin to push Antinous away?

3. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?

4. What qualities strike Hadrian as special when he first meets Arrian of Nicomedia?

5. As Hadrian recounts the series of misunderstandings that lead to Jewish revolt in Jerusalem, what attitude does he take toward the Jews?

6. Why, when Hadrian sets about finding a successor, does he say that the Roman tradition of adoption works best?

7. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?

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

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

10. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In a well-developed essay, discuss three ways in which Hadrian's thoughts about the nature of love affect his personality and ruling style. Include supporting information from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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