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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. During the Jewish rebellion in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," how many years does it take to recapture Jerusalem?
2. Which of the following individuals does Hadrian order executed due to an assassination plot uncovered after Lucius' adoption?
3. Hadrian and Antinous visit a temple under construction in Greece. Antinous feeds a ____________ that is brought there to consecrate the sanctuary upon its completion.
4. Hadrian discusses his travels after the installment of Antinous in his life. Outside which city do the local officials draw up enormous fires for Hadrian's troops?
5. Upon returning to Alexandria after their hunting trip, which of the following poets arranges a special entertainment for Hadrian and Antinous?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Hadrian consider the time period after he first meets Antinous a Golden Age in his life?
2. After Antinous' death, what conclusions does Hadrian draw as to why the young man committed suicide?
3. How does Hadrian respond to the Christian admonition which consists of "loving another as oneself" after he is approached by Quadratus to defend Christians?
4. According to "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211," why must it have been particularly difficult for Antinous to commit suicide in the manner he chose?
5. Upon returning to Antioch after Antinous' death, what does Hadrian think of the people there?
6. What happens to Hadrian's secretary in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233"?
7. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," what causes the initial problems between the Roman troops and the Jewish residents of Jerusalem?
8. Why, according to "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," does Hadrian not divorce Sabina and be done with her?
9. What qualities strike Hadrian as special when he first meets Arrian of Nicomedia?
10. Why do the Jewish people consider the opening of schools where Greek literature is taught such a major problem?
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
Compare and contrast Hadrian's philosophies on life and war before and after his participation in the Sarmatian campaign. Include supporting information from the book.
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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