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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. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Jews.
(c) Mithradites.
(d) Christians.

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

3. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?
(a) Athens.
(b) Florence.
(c) Spain.
(d) Rome.

4. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?
(a) Carthage.
(b) Naples.
(c) Rome.
(d) Tibur.

5. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?
(a) Lusius Quietus.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Neratius Priscus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Hadrian's comments about Trajan's view of war, which of the following friends dies?

3. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

4. After discussing his travels in Greece, Hadrian says that he holds his post as governor of Syria for how long when Trajan comes to him at Antioch?

5. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?

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