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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Patientia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?
(a) Rome.
(b) Hades.
(c) Tibur.
(d) Naples.

2. 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) Greek.
(d) Sarmatia.

3. Hadrian returns to Rome after he leaves Greece in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" and writes which document to codify the administration of Italy?
(a) Perpetual Edict.
(b) Eternal Declaration.
(c) Declaration of Administration.
(d) Roma Perpetua.

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

5. Hadrian finally decides to adopt Lucius, thus making him successor. Which of the following names does Lucius take after the adoption?
(a) Antonius.
(b) Octavius.
(c) Aelius.
(d) Julius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon returning to Athens after Antinous' death, with which friend does Hadrian stay?

2. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?

3. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?

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

5. Hadrian discusses at length his favorite poets after Antinous' death. Which of the following wrote a long poem about Lydia, his deceased wife, and is one of Hadrian's favorites?

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