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

3. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?
(a) Seventy.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Fifty.

4. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?
(a) Celer.
(b) Cabal.
(c) Blandula.
(d) Borysthenes.

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?
(a) Titus.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Nero.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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