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

2. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Forty.

3. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?
(a) Wishes.
(b) Desires.
(c) Projects.
(d) Dreams.

4. At the close of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian says that when philosophers have nothing more to tell us it is excusable to turn to which of the following?
(a) Stars.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Wine.
(d) Crystals.

5. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?
(a) Athens.
(b) Florence.
(c) Rome.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?

2. 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?

3. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how is Aelius Hadrianus Afer related to Hadrian?

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

5. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?

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