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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. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?
(a) Love.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Food.
(d) Music.

2. After his discussion of food and diet, which of the following emotions does Hadrian say can "unsettle the soul"?
(a) Hate.
(b) Fear.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Love.

3. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?
(a) Custody.
(b) Petty theft.
(c) Inheritance.
(d) Business.

4. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?
(a) Work.
(b) Thoughts.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Sleep.

5. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?
(a) Eleven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Seventeen.

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

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

4. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?

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?

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