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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. At the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian says that his once-turbulent relationship with which individual has cooled to a general indifference?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Sabina.
(d) Marullinus.

2. At which city does Hadrian meet with a nameless priestess when he begins plans to establish the cult of Antinous?
(a) Aegina.
(b) Corinth.
(c) Decelea.
(d) Eleusis.

3. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?
(a) Christians.
(b) Jews.
(c) Mithradites.
(d) Muslims.

4. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?
(a) Assar.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Nerva.

5. When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome?
(a) Assur.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Nippur.
(d) Mari.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?

2. During the visit to the magician in Canopus, the animal sacrifice is drowned. To which god is drowning intended to send the sacrificed animal in this ritual?

3. After their trip to make sacrifices on Mount Casius in Antioch, Hadrian and his troops continue to Jerusalem. Hadrian intends to rebuild the city nearly destroyed by which emperor?

4. As "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122" opens, Hadrian states that which of the following people are concerned only with reopening trade between Rome and India?

5. To which of the following individuals does Hadrian give the responsibility of cleaning up during the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem?

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