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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Nerva.
(c) Assar.
(d) Trajan.

2. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Leotychides.
(c) Lucretius.
(d) Themistocles.

3. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?
(a) Hermogenes.
(b) Iollas.
(c) Blandula.
(d) Marcus.

4. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Tibullus.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Trajan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.

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

3. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?

4. 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?

5. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?

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