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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Tibullus.

2. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," which of the following individuals is Trajan's wife who persuades him to let Hadrian write his speeches?
(a) Agrippina.
(b) Livia.
(c) Sabina.
(d) Plotina.

3. 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?
(a) Nero.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Titus.
(d) Caligula.

4. When Hadrian is initiated into a religious cult, the ceremony takes place on the banks of which river?
(a) Rhenus.
(b) Danube.
(c) Varta.
(d) Tiber.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?

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

4. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?

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