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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hadrian opens schools in Jerusalem that teach Greek literature, which of the following is a rabbi who orders his people only to study such things in the hour that is neither night nor day?
(a) Ismael.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Joshua.

2. While discussing the events that lead up to Antinous' death, Hadrian says that a five-year drought ends upon his arrival in ____________.
(a) Delphi.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Athens.
(d) Carthage.

3. As "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171" opens, Hadrian has passed the summer in which area?
(a) Rome.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Asia Minor.
(d) Germany.

4. Which of the following statues does Hadrian NOT purchase for his native city of Italica during his stay in Alexandria?
(a) Athena.
(b) Diana.
(c) Venus.
(d) Hermes.

5. Hadrian returns to Rome after he leaves Greece in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" and writes which document to codify the administration of Italy?
(a) Declaration of Administration.
(b) Perpetual Edict.
(c) Eternal Declaration.
(d) Roma Perpetua.

6. When Antinous joins the Mithraic cult after a merchant suggests that he do so, in which city does the initiation rite take place?
(a) Palmyra.
(b) Smyrna.
(c) Sardis.
(d) Miletus.

7. When discussing his early relationship with Antinous, Hadrian says that his new companion was born in which city?
(a) Nicomedia.
(b) Propontis.
(c) Claudiopolis.
(d) Bithynia.

8. At which city does Hadrian meet with a nameless priestess when he begins plans to establish the cult of Antinous?
(a) Aegina.
(b) Corinth.
(c) Eleusis.
(d) Decelea.

9. After discussing the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem, Hadrian takes a young tribune named _________ as his new aide?
(a) Bethar.
(b) Simon.
(c) Rufus.
(d) Celer.

10. Which of the following individuals dies toward the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271"?
(a) Marcius Turbo.
(b) Sabina.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Lucius.

11. Hadrian talks about his reproach of Trajan for waiting twenty years to name a successor. How many years has Hadrian evaded the same issue?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Eight.

12. After his return to Greece and rebuilding of a city, Hadrian says that which individual is 12 years younger and the best of his friends?
(a) Demonax.
(b) Arrian.
(c) Aristomenes.
(d) Herod.

13. Upon returning to Alexandria after their hunting trip, which of the following poets arranges a special entertainment for Hadrian and Antinous?
(a) Mesomedes.
(b) Julian.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Pancrates.

14. When Hadrian states that if the collapse of Rome happens it will concern his successors, he mentions that it is which year of the Roman era?
(a) 265.
(b) 762.
(c) 349.
(d) 847.

15. When discussing his remaining family, Hadrian states that which jealous relative is still alive?
(a) Brother-in-law.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Sister-in-law.
(d) Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which religious group appeals to Hadrian for a defense of their faith shortly after he begins work on the cult of Antinous?

2. When Hadrian presses Antinous to pick a tutor, the boy chooses which of the following individuals?

3. When Hadrian begins to discuss Antinous' death, readers learn that he died at what age?

4. 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?

5. Hadrian finally decides to adopt Lucius, thus making him successor. Which of the following names does Lucius take after the adoption?

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