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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian says that his once-turbulent relationship with which individual has cooled to a general indifference?
(a) Sabina.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Marullinus.
(d) Attianus.

2. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, Hadrian reunites with his wife Sabina; he notes that she now surrounds herself with women of what profession?
(a) Singers.
(b) Actors.
(c) Writers.
(d) Dancers.

3. At the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," Hadrian grows angry with his bumbling secretary. Which part of the man's body does Hadrian seriously injure?
(a) Eye.
(b) Leg.
(c) Spine.
(d) Ear.

4. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," which of the following individuals is an informer and spy for Rome?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Joshua Ben-Kisma.
(c) Euphorion.
(d) Elias Ben-Abayad.

5. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?
(a) Inheritance.
(b) Business.
(c) Custody.
(d) Petty theft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?

2. Which of the following statues does Hadrian NOT purchase for his native city of Italica during his stay in Alexandria?

3. According to "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," the word "philanthropy" is of which origin?

4. After discussing the murder of the leader in the Mauretanian revolt, Hadrian says that it reminds him of the proscriptions of which individual that stained the reputation of Augustus?

5. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?

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