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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. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Leotychides.

2. 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) Letters.
(b) Senate reports.
(c) Police reports.
(d) Novels.

3. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Hermogenes.
(c) Blandula.
(d) Iollas.

4. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?
(a) Blandula.
(b) Cabal.
(c) Celer.
(d) Borysthenes.

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) Spain.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?

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

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

5. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?

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