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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. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Dishonesty.
(c) Treason.
(d) Adultery.

2. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Second.
(c) Fifth.
(d) Third.

3. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
(a) Themistocles.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Scaurus.
(d) Leotychides.

4. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?
(a) Hermogenes.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Blandula.
(d) Iollas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?

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

4. When Hadrian is sent to the first Sarmatian war with the title of governor of Pannonia, how long does the conflict last?

5. In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order?

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