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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disciplina Augusta, 211-233.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toward the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian mentions that which of the following individuals has died?
(a) Sabina.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Marullinus.

2. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?
(a) Macedonia.
(b) Sicilia.
(c) Syria.
(d) Bithynia.

3. Which religious group appeals to Hadrian for a defense of their faith shortly after he begins work on the cult of Antinous?
(a) Etruscans.
(b) Jews.
(c) Christians.
(d) Muslims.

4. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Neratius Priscus.
(d) Lusius Quietus.

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92" opens, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following friends understand and agree with his change of attitude toward war?
(a) Licinius Sura.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hadrian returns to Rome after he leaves Greece in "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" and writes which document to codify the administration of Italy?

2. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?

3. Hadrian discusses at length his favorite poets after Antinous' death. Which of the following wrote a long poem about Lydia, his deceased wife, and is one of Hadrian's favorites?

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. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?

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