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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. As "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271" begins, which of the following individuals does Hadrian credit with the suppression of the Jewish revolt?

2. During their stay in Antioch, which of the following individuals tells Antinous and Hadrian the story of "The Bride of Corinth"?

3. After his reflections on his own genetic makeup Hadrian says he completes the revision of which city's constitution?

4. Which of the following statues does Hadrian NOT purchase for his native city of Italica during his stay in Alexandria?

5. Which of the following individuals alerts Hadrian that Antinous has gone missing in "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What observations does Hadrian make upon first meeting Antinous?

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

4. When rumors begin to fly about the influence Lucius and Antinous must have over Hadrian, what reasons does he give that indicate these accusations are ridiculous?

5. According to Hadrian, what must Antinous have thought after the lightning episode on Mount Cassius?

6. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?

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

8. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?

9. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," what causes the initial problems between the Roman troops and the Jewish residents of Jerusalem?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Hadrian's ruling style with that of Trajan, Nerva, and Domitian. Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss three ways in which Antinous' death affects Hadrian. Include supporting information from the text.

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