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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tellus Stabilita, 122-149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?
(a) Christians.
(b) Mithradites.
(c) Jews.
(d) Muslims.

2. 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) Attianus.
(c) Marcius Turbo.
(d) Trajan.

3. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?
(a) Five.
(b) Nine.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Forty.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Fifty.

5. When the Senate tries to confer upon Hadrian the title of "Father of the Country," he refuses, citing that which other emperor only accepted this title late in life?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Nero.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Octavius.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?

2. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?

3. After discussing the honors paid to Trajan after his death, Hadrian says that Rome has changed but he has promised himself to save it from the petrification of all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

4. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?

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

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