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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. 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?
(a) Three.
(b) Nine.
(c) Six.
(d) Fifteen.

2. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?
(a) Brother.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Grandfather.
(d) Father.

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?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Tyre.
(c) Alexandria.
(d) Thebes.

4. As he announces his intention to write his autobiography, Hadrian mentions his secretary who was named ________.
(a) Iollas.
(b) Celer.
(c) Chabrias.
(d) Phlegon.

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) Domitian.
(b) Nero.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Octavius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?

2. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?

3. Hadrian considers his life and decides that the life of which of the following is simple?

4. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?

5. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?

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