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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tellus Stabilita, 95-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?
(a) Two million.
(b) Eight million.
(c) Fifteen thousand.
(d) Five thousand.

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

3. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?
(a) Christians.
(b) Mithradites.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Jews.

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

5. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) First.
(d) Third.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?

2. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?

3. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?

4. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?

5. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?

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