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

2. Upon returning to Athens after Antinous' death, with which friend does Hadrian stay?
(a) Phlegon.
(b) Arrian.
(c) Hermogenes.
(d) Theognis.

3. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Second.
(c) Ninth.
(d) Third.

4. While reflecting on his life Hadrian says that he has been a lover of art, though not to the extent of which of the following emperors?
(a) Caligula.
(b) Nero.
(c) Tiberius.
(d) Titus.

5. As "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233" opens, to which of the following cities does Hadrian return?
(a) Rome.
(b) Antioch.
(c) Hadrianopolis.
(d) Alexandria.

Short Answer Questions

1. After discussing various sculptors, Hadrian includes a quote: "Trahit sua quemque voluptas." What is the translation he provides for this quote?

2. In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order?

3. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?

4. Upon growing bored in Alexandria, Hadrian and his company visit a magician in Canopus. What animal does Antinous insist upon sacrificing to destiny?

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?

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