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

2. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?
(a) Hermogenes.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Iollas.
(d) Blandula.

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

4. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?
(a) Florence.
(b) Spain.
(c) Rome.
(d) Athens.

5. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?
(a) Chabrias.
(b) Celer.
(c) Lucan.
(d) Petronius.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?

2. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?

3. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?

4. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?

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