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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 Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
2. Upon returning to Greece in "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian sets out to rebuild which city?
3. Upon growing bored in Alexandria, Hadrian and his company visit a magician in Canopus. What animal does Antinous insist upon sacrificing to destiny?
4. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?
5. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian states that Quietus attacked all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why, when Hadrian sets about finding a successor, does he say that the Roman tradition of adoption works best?
2. Why does Antinous refuse to have his palm read a few days after the sacrifice on Mount Cassius?
3. 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?
4. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?
5. What qualities strike Hadrian as special when he first meets Arrian of Nicomedia?
6. Why, when choosing a successor, does Hadrian settle on Lucius?
7. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?
8. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?
9. What incident in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" leads Hermogenes to diagnose the emperor with heart disease?
10. Why, in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," does Hadrian decide to commission a new history of Rome?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In a well-developed essay, discuss three ways in which Hadrian's thoughts about the nature of love affect his personality and ruling style. Include supporting information from the text.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss three ways in which "Patientia," the final passage of the book, summarizes Hadrian's views on life. Include supporting information from the text. Be sure to fully support your response.
Essay Topic 3
Analyze and discuss Iollas' decision to commit suicide himself rather than help Hadrian do so. Why does one action violate the Hippocratic oath while the other does not? Include supporting information from the text and outside research as necessary.
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