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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. After Antinous decides on a tutor, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals, a Stoic philosopher, asks his permission to retire from service by suicide?
(a) Aristomenes.
(b) Chabrias.
(c) Euphrates.
(d) Demonax.

2. 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) First waking up.
(c) Death of a child.
(d) Illness.

3. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?
(a) Chabrias.
(b) Lucan.
(c) Petronius.
(d) Celer.

4. After discussing the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem, Hadrian takes a young tribune named _________ as his new aide?
(a) Bethar.
(b) Celer.
(c) Simon.
(d) Rufus.

5. Hadrian and Antinous visit a temple under construction in Greece. Antinous feeds a ____________ that is brought there to consecrate the sanctuary upon its completion.
(a) Dove.
(b) Cow.
(c) Snake.
(d) Lion.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the visit to the magician in Canopus, the animal sacrifice is drowned. To which god is drowning intended to send the sacrificed animal in this ritual?

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

3. Upon his return to Rome Hadrian begins work on the Odeon, which is a __________________.

4. When Hadrian is attacked by a slave he sends the man to work in the mines; he says that which of the following cities would have survived had it shown some generosity?

5. After Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

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