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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Arcadia.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Megara.

2. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?
(a) Assar.
(b) Nerva.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Trajan.

3. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?
(a) Florence.
(b) Spain.
(c) Rome.
(d) Athens.

4. When Hadrian is sent to the first Sarmatian war with the title of governor of Pannonia, how long does the conflict last?
(a) Twenty-three weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Eleven months.
(d) Three years.

5. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?
(a) Projects.
(b) Wishes.
(c) Desires.
(d) Dreams.

6. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?
(a) Fifteen thousand.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Eight million.
(d) Two million.

7. While vising Chaeronea, Hadrian spends two days as the guest of which of the following famous Greek philosophers and writers?
(a) Pythagoras.
(b) Plato.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plutarch.

8. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?
(a) First.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Third.
(d) Fifth.

9. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?
(a) Bithynia.
(b) Macedonia.
(c) Sicilia.
(d) Syria.

10. When discussing the craftsmen he takes with him on his travels, Hadrian says that he offered which of the following individuals a Latin secretaryship?
(a) Tranquillus.
(b) Suetonius.
(c) Phlegon.
(d) Florus.

11. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Work.
(c) Thoughts.
(d) Feelings.

12. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Treason.
(c) Dishonesty.
(d) Gambling.

13. 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?
(a) Lucius Quietus.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Marcius Turbo.
(d) Crito.

14. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

15. After discussing the honors paid to Trajan after his death, Hadrian says that Rome has changed but he has promised himself to save it from the petrification of all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Tyre.
(c) Babylon.
(d) Alexandria.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?

2. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian regrets that he must fire a friend. He says that he sometimes counts which individual among his human victims?

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

4. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?

5. While discussing his doctor visit, Hadrian comments that a man does not practice medicine for 30 years without some ______________.

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