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

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

3. 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) Gaul.
(b) Asia Minor.
(c) Italica.
(d) Spain.

4. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?
(a) Assar.
(b) Nerva.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Domitian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing his doctor visit, Hadrian comments that a man does not practice medicine for 30 years without some ______________.

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

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

4. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?

5. 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?

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