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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Saeculum Aureum, 171-189.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Eight.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Eleven.

2. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?
(a) Gallus.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Assar.

3. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?
(a) Five thousand.
(b) Two million.
(c) Fifteen thousand.
(d) Eight million.

4. In his discussion of the cities he establishes, Hadrian says that which of the following cities is one he cares least to revisit but to which he has devoted more pains?
(a) Hadrianopolis.
(b) Antinoopolis.
(c) Hadrianotherae.
(d) Plotinopolis.

5. 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) Peasants.
(d) Cooks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian is sent to the first Sarmatian war with the title of governor of Pannonia, how long does the conflict last?

2. After discussing various sculptors, Hadrian includes a quote: "Trahit sua quemque voluptas." What is the translation he provides for this quote?

3. When talking about various types of art, Hadrian says that which of the following cultures has chosen man as the center?

4. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?

5. Hadrian and Antinous visit a temple under construction in Greece. Antinous feeds a ____________ that is brought there to consecrate the sanctuary upon its completion.

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