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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. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?
(a) Dionysus.
(b) Mithra.
(c) Cybele.
(d) Attis.

2. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian regrets that he must fire a friend. He says that he sometimes counts which individual among his human victims?
(a) Lucius Quietus.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Crito.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

3. When talking about the cities he establishes, Hadrian mentions the city of Hadrianotherae. In which region is this city located?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Asia Minor.
(c) Sarmatia.
(d) Epirus.

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

5. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?
(a) Leotychides.
(b) Themistocles.
(c) Scaurus.
(d) Lucretius.

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189" opens, Hadrian reports that Antinous has become infatuated with passages by which famous writer and philosopher?

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

3. After their trip to make sacrifices on Mount Casius in Antioch, Hadrian and his troops continue to Jerusalem. Hadrian intends to rebuild the city nearly destroyed by which emperor?

4. Upon returning to Alexandria after their hunting trip, which of the following poets arranges a special entertainment for Hadrian and Antinous?

5. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?

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