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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. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Leotychides.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Lucretius.

2. 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) Stars.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Wine.

3. While discussing his doctor visit, Hadrian comments that a man does not practice medicine for 30 years without some ______________.
(a) Luck.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Falsehood.
(d) Money.

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

5. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is currently emperor of Rome?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Themistocles.
(c) Scaurus.
(d) Trajan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?

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

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

5. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?

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