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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. After discussing the murder of the leader in the Mauretanian revolt, Hadrian says that it reminds him of the proscriptions of which individual that stained the reputation of Augustus?
(a) Octavius.
(b) Augustine.
(c) Nero.
(d) Domitian.

2. When Hadrian goes to Pelusium to mediate the disagreements between the Greeks and Jews, he is forced to spend how many days in a courtroom over the matter?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Nine.

3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals does Hadrian consider his most dangerous enemy?
(a) Neratius Priscus.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Lusius Quietus.
(d) Plotina.

4. When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Nippur.
(c) Mari.
(d) Assur.

5. After Hadrian's comments about Trajan's view of war, which of the following friends dies?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Licinius Sura.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the close of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian says that when philosophers have nothing more to tell us it is excusable to turn to which of the following?

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

3. During "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals is one of Hadrian's supporters and becomes Trajan's new privy councillor?

4. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?

5. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?

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