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After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

Mithradites.

Jews.

Muslims.

Christians.

While discussing his general state of failing health Hadrian notes with embarrassment that he had to ask which of the following individuals to repeat a whole sentence? (from Patientia)

Mastor.

Phlegon.

Celer.

Iollas.

As "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122" opens, Hadrian states that which of the following people are concerned only with reopening trade between Rome and India? (from Tellus Stabilita, 95-122)

Parthians.

Egyptians.

Greeks.

Jews.

As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

Edessa.

Cyrene.

Seleucia.

Hatra.

When Hadrian is attacked by a slave he sends the man to work in the mines; he says that which of the following cities would have survived had it shown some generosity? (from Tellus Stabilita, 95-122)

Argos.

Delphi.

Sparta.

Thebes.

When discussing his early relationship with Antinous, Hadrian says that his new companion was born in which city? (from Saeculum Aureum, 153-171)

Propontis.

Claudiopolis.

Nicomedia.

Bithynia.

Hadrian says, while considering suicide, that an emperor is not supposed to take his own life unless forced for reasons of State. Which individual does Hadrian cite as an example? (from Patientia)

Nero.

Vespasian.

Julius Caesar.

Mark Antony.

While discussing the tasks he still hopes to accomplish, Hadrian mentions his prefect of education, a man by what name? (from Patientia)

Domitius Rogatus.

Antoninus.

Julius Vestinus.

Matidia.

When talking about his frustration with the movement of the equinoxes, Hadrian says that this precession was calculated long ago by which individual? (from Tellus Stabilita, 122-149)

Theron.

Eleusis.

Marullinus.

Hipparchus.

10)

In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order? (from Tellus Stabilita, 95-122)

Lucius Quietus.

Crito.

Marcius Turbo.

Attianus.

11)

Which religious group appeals to Hadrian for a defense of their faith shortly after he begins work on the cult of Antinous? (from Disciplina Augusta, 211-233)

Muslims.

Etruscans.

Jews.

Christians.

12)

When Hadrian presses Antinous to pick a tutor, the boy chooses which of the following individuals? (from Saeculum Aureum, 153-171)

Chabrias.

Demonax.

Euphrates.

Aristomenes.

13)

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

Matidia.

Paulina.

Tertia.

Julia.

14)

After Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities? (from Disciplina Augusta, 233-251)

Athens.

Rome.

Alexandria.

Antioch.

15)

After discussing Trajan's perilous position as he finds enemies on all sides, Hadrian notes that Trajan wastes an entire winter in the siege of which desert fortress? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

Edessa.

Cyrene.

Seleucia.

Hatra.

16)

During the sight-seeing trip with his wife which is meant to cheer him, Hadrian realizes that it would be Antinous' birthday; how old would he have been had he lived? (from Saeculum Aureum, 189-211)

Twenty.

Twenty-five.

Twenty-three.

Nineteen.

17)

When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions? (from Disciplina Augusta, 233-251)

Fear.

Sadness.

Lethargy.

Apathy.

18)

During their stay in Alexandria, Hadrian, and Antinous embark on a hunting expedition for which of the following animals? (from Saeculum Aureum, 171-189)

Jackal.

Crocodile.

Lion.

Mongoose.

19)

Which of the following individuals does Hadrian order executed due to an assassination plot uncovered after Lucius' adoption? (from Disciplina Augusta, 251-271)

Arrian.

Servianus.

Lucius.

Sabina.

20)

In "Patientia," Hadrian expresses concern over things to be done at all BUT WHICH of the following locations? (from Patientia)

Africa.

Athens.

Borysthenes.

Thrace.

21)

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? (from Tellus Stabilita, 122-149)

Titus.

Vespasian.

Trajan.

Domitian.

22)

Upon returning to Alexandra after the visit to the magician in Canopus, Antinous convinces which individual to return to the magician with him? (from Saeculum Aureum, 189-211)

Chabrias.

Hadrian.

Lucius.

Menecrates.

23)

After his return to Greece and rebuilding of a city, Hadrian says that which individual is 12 years younger and the best of his friends? (from Saeculum Aureum, 153-171)

Aristomenes.

Demonax.

Arrian.

Herod.

25)

When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

Babylon.

Nippur.

Assur.

Mari.

Memoirs of Hadrian | Quiz

Memoirs of Hadrian | Quiz

After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

While discussing his general state of failing health Hadrian notes with embarrassment that he had to ask which of the following individuals to repeat a whole sentence? (from Patientia)

As "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122" opens, Hadrian states that which of the following people are concerned only with reopening trade between Rome and India? (from Tellus Stabilita, 95-122)

As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

When Hadrian is attacked by a slave he sends the man to work in the mines; he says that which of the following cities would have survived had it shown some generosity? (from Tellus Stabilita, 95-122)

When discussing his early relationship with Antinous, Hadrian says that his new companion was born in which city? (from Saeculum Aureum, 153-171)

Hadrian says, while considering suicide, that an emperor is not supposed to take his own life unless forced for reasons of State. Which individual does Hadrian cite as an example? (from Patientia)

While discussing the tasks he still hopes to accomplish, Hadrian mentions his prefect of education, a man by what name? (from Patientia)

When talking about his frustration with the movement of the equinoxes, Hadrian says that this precession was calculated long ago by which individual? (from Tellus Stabilita, 122-149)

In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order? (from Tellus Stabilita, 95-122)

Which religious group appeals to Hadrian for a defense of their faith shortly after he begins work on the cult of Antinous? (from Disciplina Augusta, 211-233)

When Hadrian presses Antinous to pick a tutor, the boy chooses which of the following individuals? (from Saeculum Aureum, 153-171)

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

After Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities? (from Disciplina Augusta, 233-251)

After discussing Trajan's perilous position as he finds enemies on all sides, Hadrian notes that Trajan wastes an entire winter in the siege of which desert fortress? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

During the sight-seeing trip with his wife which is meant to cheer him, Hadrian realizes that it would be Antinous' birthday; how old would he have been had he lived? (from Saeculum Aureum, 189-211)

When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions? (from Disciplina Augusta, 233-251)

During their stay in Alexandria, Hadrian, and Antinous embark on a hunting expedition for which of the following animals? (from Saeculum Aureum, 171-189)

Which of the following individuals does Hadrian order executed due to an assassination plot uncovered after Lucius' adoption? (from Disciplina Augusta, 251-271)

In "Patientia," Hadrian expresses concern over things to be done at all BUT WHICH of the following locations? (from Patientia)

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? (from Tellus Stabilita, 122-149)

Upon returning to Alexandra after the visit to the magician in Canopus, Antinous convinces which individual to return to the magician with him? (from Saeculum Aureum, 189-211)

After his return to Greece and rebuilding of a city, Hadrian says that which individual is 12 years younger and the best of his friends? (from Saeculum Aureum, 153-171)

During the ceremony to inter Antinous' body, a sprig of what plant is placed upon his chest? (from Saeculum Aureum, 189-211)

When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)