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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. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.
(a) Luck.
(b) Advice.
(c) Training.
(d) Knowledge.

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

3. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?
(a) Father.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Brother.
(d) Uncle.

4. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?
(a) Stutter.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Information.
(d) Accent.

5. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?
(a) Gallus.
(b) Servianus.
(c) Assar.
(d) Domitian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?

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

3. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what is the only thing Trajan respects at once?

4. 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?

5. 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?

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