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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disciplina Augusta, 233-251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Second.
(d) Third.

2. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?
(a) Accent.
(b) Stutter.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Information.

3. When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Fear.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Lethargy.

4. In which area does Hadrian say he effected a number of civil reforms, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149"?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Germany.
(c) Britain.
(d) Greece.

5. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Assar.
(d) Gallus.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?

2. At which city does Hadrian meet with a nameless priestess when he begins plans to establish the cult of Antinous?

3. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian regrets that he must fire a friend. He says that he sometimes counts which individual among his human victims?

4. Which of the following individuals declares Antinous dead after his body is found in the river?

5. Toward the end of "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian states that in twenty years of his rule he has passed how many without a fixed living location?

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