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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. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Palma.
(c) Edessa.
(d) Matidia.

2. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Lusius Quietus.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Neratius Priscus.

3. In which area does Hadrian say he effected a number of civil reforms, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149"?
(a) Germany.
(b) Britain.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Greece.

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

5. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?
(a) Novels.
(b) Letters.
(c) Senate reports.
(d) Police reports.

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92" opens, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following friends understand and agree with his change of attitude toward war?

2. After taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?

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

4. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?

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

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