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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. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Assar.
(c) Nerva.
(d) Trajan.

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) Plotina.
(b) Agrippina.
(c) Livia.
(d) Sabina.

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

4. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Assar.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Nerva.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?

2. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?

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

4. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?

5. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what is the only thing Trajan respects at once?

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