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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. 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) Snake.
(b) Cow.
(c) Dove.
(d) Lion.

2. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Assar.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Gallus.
(d) Servianus.

3. When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions?
(a) Fear.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Lethargy.
(d) Apathy.

4. When Hadrian is sent to the first Sarmatian war with the title of governor of Pannonia, how long does the conflict last?
(a) Twenty-three weeks.
(b) Six days.
(c) Eleven months.
(d) Three years.

5. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?
(a) Two million.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Eight million.
(d) Fifteen thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?

3. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?

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. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?

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