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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Saeculum Aureum, 171-189.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Feelings.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Work.

2. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?
(a) Gallus.
(b) Servianus.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Assar.

3. During their stay in Antioch, which of the following individuals tells Antinous and Hadrian the story of "The Bride of Corinth"?
(a) Philo.
(b) Phlegon.
(c) Aspasius.
(d) Satyrus.

4. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Eleven.

5. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how is Aelius Hadrianus Afer related to Hadrian?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

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. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?

3. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?

4. 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?

5. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?

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