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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. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?
(a) Musicians.
(b) Technicians.
(c) Peasants.
(d) Cooks.

2. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?
(a) Arcadia.
(b) Megara.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Sparta.

3. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?
(a) Desires.
(b) Dreams.
(c) Wishes.
(d) Projects.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he announces his intention to write his autobiography, Hadrian mentions his secretary who was named ________.

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

3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?

4. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?

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

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