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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. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Eleven.

2. 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) Scaurus.
(b) Leotychides.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Lucretius.

3. In discussing his early challenges as emperor, Hadrian says that he is forced to take military action in Mauretania because a revolt is forming under which of the following individuals?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Lucius Quietus.
(d) Crito.

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

5. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Assar.
(d) Nerva.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?

2. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?

3. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?

4. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals does Hadrian consider his most dangerous enemy?

5. During his travels in Greece, Hadrian mentions seeing the spaces for statues in sanctuaries left empty by the theft of which emperor?

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