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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. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?
(a) Naples.
(b) Rome.
(c) Hades.
(d) Tibur.

2. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?
(a) Themistocles.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Scaurus.

3. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Third.
(c) First.
(d) Ninth.

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) Five.
(c) Nine.
(d) Three.

5. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Third.
(b) Second.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Ninth.

Short Answer Questions

1. After taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?

2. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?

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

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

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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