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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. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?
(a) Assar.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Nerva.

2. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Servianus.
(c) Tibullus.
(d) Trajan.

3. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?
(a) Themistocles.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Leotychides.
(d) Scaurus.

4. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?
(a) Tibur.
(b) Naples.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Rome.

5. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," which of the following individuals is Trajan's wife who persuades him to let Hadrian write his speeches?
(a) Sabina.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Livia.
(d) Agrippina.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?

3. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?

4. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?

5. As he announces his intention to write his autobiography, Hadrian mentions his secretary who was named ________.

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