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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Saeculum Aureum, 189-211.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in Alexandria Hadrian is visited by a Jew named Akiba from Jerusalem. For how many days do the two argue about renovations in Jerusalem?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

2. Toward the end of "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian states that in twenty years of his rule he has passed how many without a fixed living location?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Twenty.

3. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Nine.
(d) Two.

4. When talking about various types of art, Hadrian says that which of the following cultures has chosen man as the center?
(a) Roman.
(b) Egyptian.
(c) Sarmatia.
(d) Greek.

5. After Antinous decides on a tutor, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals, a Stoic philosopher, asks his permission to retire from service by suicide?
(a) Euphrates.
(b) Demonax.
(c) Chabrias.
(d) Aristomenes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Senate tries to confer upon Hadrian the title of "Father of the Country," he refuses, citing that which other emperor only accepted this title late in life?

2. While vising Chaeronea, Hadrian spends two days as the guest of which of the following famous Greek philosophers and writers?

3. After Hadrian's comments about Trajan's view of war, which of the following friends dies?

4. 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?

5. After their trip to make sacrifices on Mount Casius in Antioch, Hadrian and his troops continue to Jerusalem. Hadrian intends to rebuild the city nearly destroyed by which emperor?

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