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

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

3. When Hadrian is initiated into a religious cult, the ceremony takes place on the banks of which river?
(a) Danube.
(b) Rhenus.
(c) Varta.
(d) Tiber.

4. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?
(a) Crito.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Lucius Quietus.

5. 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) Crito.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Lucius Quietus.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?

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

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

4. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.

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

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