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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Seleucia.
(b) Edessa.
(c) Cyrene.
(d) Hatra.

2. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

3. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?
(a) Lucius Quietus.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Crito.
(d) Attianus.

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

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

6. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?
(a) Cybele.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Mithra.
(d) Attis.

7. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Domitian.

8. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Stutter.
(c) Information.
(d) Accent.

9. When talking about the cities he establishes, Hadrian mentions the city of Hadrianotherae. In which region is this city located?
(a) Epirus.
(b) Asia Minor.
(c) Thrace.
(d) Sarmatia.

10. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?
(a) Greece.
(b) Asia.
(c) Spain.
(d) England.

11. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how is Aelius Hadrianus Afer related to Hadrian?
(a) Brother.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Father.

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

13. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Mithradites.
(c) Jews.
(d) Christians.

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

15. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?
(a) Palma.
(b) Edessa.
(c) Matidia.
(d) Plotina.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?

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

4. During "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals is one of Hadrian's supporters and becomes Trajan's new privy councillor?

5. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?

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