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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what is the only thing Trajan respects at once?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Responsibility.
(c) Courage.
(d) Ruthlessness.

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

3. When Hadrian is initiated into a religious cult, the ceremony takes place on the banks of which river?
(a) Tiber.
(b) Varta.
(c) Danube.
(d) Rhenus.

4. While reflecting on his life Hadrian says that he has been a lover of art, though not to the extent of which of the following emperors?
(a) Caligula.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Nero.
(d) Titus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?

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

4. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?

5. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?

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