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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in Alexandria Hadrian is visited by a Jew named Akiba from Jerusalem. For how many days do the two argue about renovations in Jerusalem?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

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

3. Toward the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian mentions that which of the following individuals has died?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Sabina.
(c) Marullinus.
(d) Attianus.

4. Hadrian discusses at length his favorite poets after Antinous' death. Which of the following wrote a long poem about Lydia, his deceased wife, and is one of Hadrian's favorites?
(a) Antimachus.
(b) Phlegon.
(c) Megara.
(d) Theognis.

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

6. After the uncovered assassination plot, which of the following individuals increases the security around Hadrian in fear of a new revenge plot?
(a) Fuscus.
(b) Servianus.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

7. After Antinous' death, which of the following individuals is a member of an Orphic cult that declares suicide a crime and, thus, tends to focus on the sacrificial aspect of the death?
(a) Lucius.
(b) Chabrias.
(c) Menecrates.
(d) Hermogenes.

8. Hadrian and Antinous visit a temple under construction in Greece. Antinous feeds a ____________ that is brought there to consecrate the sanctuary upon its completion.
(a) Lion.
(b) Dove.
(c) Snake.
(d) Cow.

9. As "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" opens, things are going badly with which religious group?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Jews.
(c) Etruscans.
(d) Christians.

10. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian states that Quietus attacked all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Laodicea.
(b) Cyrene.
(c) Gaza.
(d) Edessa.

11. In "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian refers to which actor as his Greek partridge?
(a) Herod.
(b) Demonax.
(c) Aristomenes.
(d) Arrian.

12. According to "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," the word "philanthropy" is of which origin?
(a) Germanic.
(b) Greek.
(c) Roman.
(d) English.

13. Upon returning to Athens after Antinous' death, with which friend does Hadrian stay?
(a) Phlegon.
(b) Hermogenes.
(c) Theognis.
(d) Arrian.

14. Upon returning to Alexandra after the visit to the magician in Canopus, Antinous convinces which individual to return to the magician with him?
(a) Hadrian.
(b) Chabrias.
(c) Menecrates.
(d) Lucius.

15. Upon growing bored in Alexandria, Hadrian and his company visit a magician in Canopus. What animal does Antinous insist upon sacrificing to destiny?
(a) Goat.
(b) Cobra.
(c) Falcon.
(d) Horse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon returning to Rome in "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271," Hadrian once again takes up his friendship with which of the following individuals?

3. As "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171" opens, Hadrian has passed the summer in which area?

4. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, Hadrian reunites with his wife Sabina; he notes that she now surrounds herself with women of what profession?

5. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?

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