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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. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?
(a) Italica.
(b) Asia Minor.
(c) Spain.
(d) Gaul.

2. During his travels in Greece, Hadrian mentions seeing the spaces for statues in sanctuaries left empty by the theft of which emperor?
(a) Nero.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Caligula.

3. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?
(a) Rome.
(b) Hades.
(c) Tibur.
(d) Naples.

4. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Assar.
(b) Gallus.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Servianus.

5. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?
(a) Sabina.
(b) Livia.
(c) Agrippina.
(d) Plotina.

Short Answer Questions

1. During "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals is one of Hadrian's supporters and becomes Trajan's new privy councillor?

2. 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?

3. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?

4. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?

5. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?

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