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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," which of the following individuals is an informer and spy for Rome?
(a) Elias Ben-Abayad.
(b) Euphorion.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Joshua Ben-Kisma.

2. During the visit to the magician in Canopus, the animal sacrifice is drowned. To which god is drowning intended to send the sacrificed animal in this ritual?
(a) Horace.
(b) Bast.
(c) Isis.
(d) Osiris.

3. After his reflections on his own genetic makeup Hadrian says he completes the revision of which city's constitution?
(a) Florence.
(b) Athens.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Rome.

4. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?
(a) Bull.
(b) Horse.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Hound.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. As "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189" opens, Hadrian reports that Antinous has become infatuated with passages by which famous writer and philosopher?

3. While discussing his sadness at how things change despite his attempts to immortalize them, Hadrian says science has been at a standstill since which famous individual?

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. When Hadrian and Antinous make their way to Mantinea they find that the temple to which god has fallen into ruins?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why, in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," does Hadrian decide to commission a new history of Rome?

4. Explain the result of Hadrian's ritual sacrifice on Mount Cassius outside Antioch.

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

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

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

8. What is Sabina's final attitude toward Hadrian at the time of her death?

9. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?

10. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, what peculiar habit does Hadrian mention of Lucius?

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