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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 reflecting on his life Hadrian says that he has been a lover of art, though not to the extent of which of the following emperors?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Titus.
(d) Nero.

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?
(a) Cooks.
(b) Musicians.
(c) Technicians.
(d) Peasants.

3. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

4. After taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?
(a) Ring.
(b) Sword.
(c) Crown.
(d) Horse.

5. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?
(a) Goat.
(b) Dove.
(c) Bull.
(d) Sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?

2. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?

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

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

5. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?

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