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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. When discussing how he began to involve himself with other lovers, to Antinous' disgust, Hadrian says that he forced Antinous to endure the presence of a courtesan in which city?
(a) Palmyra.
(b) Sardis.
(c) Miletus.
(d) Smyrna.

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

3. 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) Agrippina.
(c) Livia.
(d) Plotina.

4. When Hadrian is attacked by a slave he sends the man to work in the mines; he says that which of the following cities would have survived had it shown some generosity?
(a) Argos.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Thebes.

5. When Hadrian goes to Pelusium to mediate the disagreements between the Greeks and Jews, he is forced to spend how many days in a courtroom over the matter?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Fifteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Toward the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian mentions that which of the following individuals has died?

2. Upon returning to Greece in "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian sets out to rebuild which city?

3. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.

4. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?

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

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