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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Father.
(c) Brother.
(d) Grandfather.

2. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
(a) Lucretius.
(b) Scaurus.
(c) Leotychides.
(d) Themistocles.

3. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?
(a) Business.
(b) Inheritance.
(c) Custody.
(d) Petty theft.

4. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Leotychides.
(d) Themistocles.

5. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Seventy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.

2. While reflecting on his life Hadrian says that he has been a lover of art, though not to the extent of which of the following emperors?

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

4. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?

5. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?

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