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

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

3. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Ninth.

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

5. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?
(a) Italica.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Spain.
(d) Asia Minor.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?

2. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?

3. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?

4. While discussing his relationships with the women around him, Hadrian says that he'd like to see them after all BUT WHICH of the following events?

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

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