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

2. 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) Themistocles.
(b) Leotychides.
(c) Lucretius.
(d) Scaurus.

3. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?
(a) Dishonesty.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Treason.
(d) Gambling.

4. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?
(a) Two.
(b) Nine.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

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) Plotina.
(b) Agrippina.
(c) Livia.
(d) Sabina.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?

2. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?

3. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?

4. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?

5. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?

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