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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. Hadrian mentions in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149" that a friend in Rome took him to see Epictetus as a young boy shortly before which emperor ordered that man's exile?

2. In "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149," Hadrian mentions that construction and renovation of camps in what area occupies him for a full year?

3. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?

4. While reflecting on his life Hadrian says that he has been a lover of art, though not to the extent of which of the following emperors?

5. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe what happens to Hadrian when he rides to take news of Domitian's death to his cousin Trajan.

3. While talking about his medical limitations, what two things does Hadrian indicate he misses most?

4. What do critics say when they find out that Trajan's will names Hadrian as his successor?

5. Describe Hadrian's thoughts when he begins to feel himself divine in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."

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

7. 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?

8. Why is Hadrian laughed at when he makes his first speech to the tribunal?

9. What does Hadrian learn from the prophetess he meets in the British Isles?

10. As Hadrian speaks of his age and condition, why does he lament that he is losing sleep and refer to it as a joy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using the entire book as a reference, discuss how Hadrian feels about religion. Does he believe in a form of religion or not? What evidence from the text supports your conclusion?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Hadrian's views on death before and after he contemplates suicide. What has he determined about the effect of his death? Be sure to include supporting information and quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the various stages in the relationship between Hadrian and Antinous. What is Antinous' purpose in Hadrian's life beyond that of a beautiful plaything? Be sure to include supporting information and quotes from the text.

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