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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. To which of the following famous sites does Hadrian travel with his wife soon after the death of Antinous?
(a) Sphinx.
(b) Alexander's tomb.
(c) Colossus.
(d) Cleopatra's tomb.

2. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?
(a) Dionysus.
(b) Cybele.
(c) Mithra.
(d) Attis.

3. When Hadrian is initiated into a religious cult, the ceremony takes place on the banks of which river?
(a) Tiber.
(b) Varta.
(c) Danube.
(d) Rhenus.

4. In "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149," Hadrian mentions that construction and renovation of camps in what area occupies him for a full year?
(a) Britain.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Germany.
(d) Greece.

5. Hadrian discusses his travels after the installment of Antinous in his life. Outside which city do the local officials draw up enormous fires for Hadrian's troops?
(a) Thrace.
(b) Bithynia.
(c) Byzantium.
(d) Hadrianopolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hadrian considers his life and decides that the life of which of the following is simple?

2. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?

3. When Hadrian begins to discuss Antinous' death, readers learn that he died at what age?

4. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?

5. After the Jewish protests over Greek literature in schools, which of the following individuals lets his nephew die rather than accept a Greek doctor?

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