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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 847.
(d) 349.

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

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

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

5. During the ceremony to inter Antinous' body, a sprig of what plant is placed upon his chest?
(a) Willow.
(b) Lotus.
(c) Poppy.
(d) Acacia.

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

7. After traveling to Jerusalem Hadrian arrives in Alexandria, but his arrival there is kept quiet until which other individual arrives?
(a) Agrippa.
(b) Antinous.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Sabina.

8. Upon returning to Greece in "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian sets out to rebuild which city?
(a) Sparta.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Athens.
(d) Delphi.

9. During the Jewish rebellion in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," how many years does it take to recapture Jerusalem?
(a) Seven.
(b) Nine.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

10. When Hadrian and Antinous make their way to Mantinea they find that the temple to which god has fallen into ruins?
(a) Neptune.
(b) Athena.
(c) Mars.
(d) Poseidon.

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

12. During their stay in Alexandria, Hadrian, and Antinous embark on a hunting expedition for which of the following animals?
(a) Mongoose.
(b) Lion.
(c) Crocodile.
(d) Jackal.

13. As "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189" opens, Hadrian reports that Antinous has become infatuated with passages by which famous writer and philosopher?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Plato.
(d) Euripides.

14. Hadrian finally decides to adopt Lucius, thus making him successor. Which of the following names does Lucius take after the adoption?
(a) Aelius.
(b) Antonius.
(c) Octavius.
(d) Julius.

15. 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?
(a) Spine.
(b) Ear.
(c) Leg.
(d) Eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing how he began to involve himself with other lovers, to Antinous' disgust, Hadrian says that he forced Antinous to endure the presence of a courtesan in which city?

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

3. 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?

4. Upon returning to Alexandria after their hunting trip, which of the following poets arranges a special entertainment for Hadrian and Antinous?

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

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