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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. As he announces his intention to write his autobiography, Hadrian mentions his secretary who was named ________.
(a) Phlegon.
(b) Celer.
(c) Chabrias.
(d) Iollas.

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

3. 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) Asia Minor.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italica.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?

5. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?

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