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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. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?

2. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?

3. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?

4. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?

5. In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Hadrian begins to question Trajan's military policy, what reason does he give for Trajan's obsession with war?

2. Explain Hadrian's thoughts on building, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."

3. What logic does Hadrian use in his attempt to engender peace between the Greeks and the Jews?

4. How is Trajan's body dealt with after his death?

5. What is Trajan's opinion of Hadrian after the death of Domitian and during Hadrian's early military career?

6. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what happens to Hadrian's young mistress who is in love with a dancer?

7. Describe the way in which Hadrian becomes emperor after Trajan's death.

8. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," how does Hadrian say Trajan has changed during the Dacian war in comparison to how he was when he welcomed Hadrian in Cologne twenty years earlier?

9. What is done about Lucius Quietus' assassination attempt on Hadrian?

10. How does Hadrian react to his marriage insisted upon by Plotina, Trajan's wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hadrian is dedicated to refurbishing Italy. Why is this so important to him? Discuss Hadrian's view of his legacy as it relates to this sort of action during his reign. Be sure to fully support your response.

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

Analyze and discuss three reasons for Hadrian's choice of Lucius as his successor. Be sure to include supporting information from the book.

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