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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Luck.
(c) Training.
(d) Advice.

6. Hadrian mentions in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149" that a friend in Rome took him to see Epictetus as a young boy shortly before which emperor ordered that man's exile?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Titus.
(d) Vespasian.

7. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Mithradites.
(c) Jews.
(d) Christians.

8. When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome?
(a) Assur.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Nippur.
(d) Mari.

9. 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) Rome.
(c) Spain.
(d) Athens.

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

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

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

13. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Leotychides.

14. During "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals is one of Hadrian's supporters and becomes Trajan's new privy councillor?
(a) Lusius Quietus.
(b) Celsus.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Attianus.

15. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Gallus.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Assar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?

2. As "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149" opens, Hadrian mentions that he once tried tainted meat because it was a delicacy among which people?

3. As Hadrian discusses his tomb, readers learn that it is placed along the bank of which river?

4. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?

5. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?

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