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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tellus Stabilita, 95-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Work.

2. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?
(a) Asia Minor.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Italica.
(d) Spain.

3. 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) Greece.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

4. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Seleucia.
(b) Edessa.
(c) Cyrene.
(d) Hatra.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?

3. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?

4. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?

5. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?

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