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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. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Eight.

2. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?
(a) Senate reports.
(b) Letters.
(c) Novels.
(d) Police reports.

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

4. When Trajan's will is finally written, and Hadrian learns that he will be Trajan's successor, which of the following individuals is the first to salute him as emperor?
(a) Crito.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Trajan.

5. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Nerva.
(d) Assar.

Short Answer Questions

1. While vising Chaeronea, Hadrian spends two days as the guest of which of the following famous Greek philosophers and writers?

2. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?

3. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?

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. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?

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