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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. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Leotychides.

2. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?
(a) Three.
(b) Nine.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

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

4. Hadrian considers his life and decides that the life of which of the following is simple?
(a) Coward.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Hero.
(d) Child.

5. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Nerva.
(d) Assar.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?

2. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is currently emperor of Rome?

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

4. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.

5. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?

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