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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 "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92" opens, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following friends understand and agree with his change of attitude toward war?
(a) Licinius Sura.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Marcius Turbo.
(d) Attianus.

2. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Christians.
(c) Mithradites.
(d) Jews.

3. When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Mari.
(c) Nippur.
(d) Assur.

4. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?
(a) Love.
(b) Food.
(c) Music.
(d) Sleep.

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

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. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?

3. 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?

4. 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?

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

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