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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. At the close of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian says that when philosophers have nothing more to tell us it is excusable to turn to which of the following?
(a) Wine.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Stars.

2. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?
(a) Themistocles.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Scaurus.

3. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?
(a) Third.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Fifth.
(d) First.

4. While discussing his relationships with the women around him, Hadrian says that he'd like to see them after all BUT WHICH of the following events?
(a) Death of a child.
(b) Finding a wrinkle.
(c) Illness.
(d) First waking up.

5. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Arcadia.
(c) Megara.
(d) Sparta.

Short Answer Questions

1. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?

2. Which of the following individuals comes to Hadrian's aid with Trajan in Antioch, when Hadrian fears he is losing his position as Trajan's heir?

3. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?

4. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?

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