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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) Leotychides.
(b) Scaurus.
(c) Lucretius.
(d) Themistocles.

2. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?
(a) Asia.
(b) Spain.
(c) Greece.
(d) England.

3. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

4. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Themistocles.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Domitian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is currently emperor of Rome?

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

3. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?

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

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

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