Memoirs of Hadrian Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149," Hadrian mentions that construction and renovation of camps in what area occupies him for a full year?
(a) Britain.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Germany.
(d) Greece.

2. Which of the following individuals does Hadrian order executed due to an assassination plot uncovered after Lucius' adoption?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Sabina.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Arrian.

3. In "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian refers to which actor as his Greek partridge?
(a) Arrian.
(b) Demonax.
(c) Aristomenes.
(d) Herod.

4. Which of the following individuals declares Antinous dead after his body is found in the river?
(a) Chabrias.
(b) Hermogenes.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Menecrates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following individuals comes to Hadrian's aid with Trajan in Antioch, when Hadrian fears he is losing his position as Trajan's heir?

2. While discussing his relationships with the women around him, Hadrian says that he'd like to see them after all BUT WHICH of the following events?

3. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?

4. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?

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

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