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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. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?
(a) Agrippina.
(b) Livia.
(c) Sabina.
(d) Plotina.

2. While discussing his doctor visit, Hadrian comments that a man does not practice medicine for 30 years without some ______________.
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Money.
(c) Luck.
(d) Falsehood.

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

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

5. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?
(a) Asia.
(b) Spain.
(c) England.
(d) Greece.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.

4. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?

5. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?

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