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

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

3. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?
(a) Tibur.
(b) Naples.
(c) Hades.
(d) Rome.

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

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?
(a) Crystals.
(b) Wine.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?

2. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?

3. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?

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

5. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?

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