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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Nerva.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Assar.

2. After discussing his travels in Greece, Hadrian says that he holds his post as governor of Syria for how long when Trajan comes to him at Antioch?
(a) Nine months.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six weeks.
(d) One year.

3. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?
(a) Technicians.
(b) Musicians.
(c) Cooks.
(d) Peasants.

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

5. As "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122" opens, Hadrian states that which of the following people are concerned only with reopening trade between Rome and India?
(a) Jews.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) Parthians.
(d) Greeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?

2. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?

3. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

4. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?

5. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," readers learn that Servianus' wife, Hadrian's sister, is named what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hadrian react to his marriage insisted upon by Plotina, Trajan's wife?

2. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" closes, what proposal does Hadrian have for Marcus Aurelius?

3. How does the first Sarmatian war change Hadrian?

4. After discussing Trajan's plans for the army, why does Hadrian say he likes dealing with the barbarians?

5. Why is Hadrian laughed at when he makes his first speech to the tribunal?

6. Describe Marullinus, Hadrian's grandfather, as discussed in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49."

7. What is done about Lucius Quietus' assassination attempt on Hadrian?

8. As Hadrian speaks of his age and condition, why does he lament that he is losing sleep and refer to it as a joy?

9. Describe the way in which Hadrian becomes emperor after Trajan's death.

10. Describe Hadrian's thoughts when he begins to feel himself divine in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."

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