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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tellus Stabilita, 122-149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his discussion of the cities he establishes, Hadrian says that which of the following cities is one he cares least to revisit but to which he has devoted more pains?
(a) Hadrianopolis.
(b) Antinoopolis.
(c) Hadrianotherae.
(d) Plotinopolis.

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

3. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?
(a) Sicilia.
(b) Bithynia.
(c) Macedonia.
(d) Syria.

4. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Lucius Quietus.
(d) Crito.

5. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Gallus.
(b) Assar.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Domitian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?

3. When Hadrian is initiated into a religious cult, the ceremony takes place on the banks of which river?

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

5. When discussing relations with the Parthians, Hadrian says that he expects Marcus to continue the peace that has lasted for how many years?

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