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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disciplina Augusta, 233-251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Treason.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Dishonesty.

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

3. When the Senate tries to confer upon Hadrian the title of "Father of the Country," he refuses, citing that which other emperor only accepted this title late in life?
(a) Octavius.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Nero.

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) Finding a wrinkle.
(b) Illness.
(c) First waking up.
(d) Death of a child.

5. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Mithradites.
(c) Christians.
(d) Jews.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hadrian and Antinous visit a temple under construction in Greece. Antinous feeds a ____________ that is brought there to consecrate the sanctuary upon its completion.

2. When discussing how he began to involve himself with other lovers, to Antinous' disgust, Hadrian says that he forced Antinous to endure the presence of a courtesan in which city?

3. 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?

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

5. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?

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