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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disciplina Augusta, 233-251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon returning to Alexandra after the visit to the magician in Canopus, Antinous convinces which individual to return to the magician with him?
(a) Menecrates.
(b) Hadrian.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Chabrias.

2. After discussing the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem, Hadrian takes a young tribune named _________ as his new aide?
(a) Rufus.
(b) Simon.
(c) Bethar.
(d) Celer.

3. As "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171" opens, Hadrian has passed the summer in which area?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Asia Minor.
(c) Germany.
(d) Rome.

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

5. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Peace.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?

2. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?

3. In discussing his early challenges as emperor, Hadrian says that he is forced to take military action in Mauretania because a revolt is forming under which of the following individuals?

4. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?

5. When Hadrian begins to discuss Antinous' death, readers learn that he died at what age?

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