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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. While discussing his doctor visit, Hadrian comments that a man does not practice medicine for 30 years without some ______________.
(a) Falsehood.
(b) Money.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Luck.

4. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?
(a) Asia Minor.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italica.

5. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?
(a) Senate reports.
(b) Novels.
(c) Police reports.
(d) Letters.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his discussion of food and diet, which of the following emotions does Hadrian say can "unsettle the soul"?

2. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?

3. 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?

4. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?

5. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?

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