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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. Toward the end of "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian states that in twenty years of his rule he has passed how many without a fixed living location?
(a) Five.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Two.

2. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?
(a) Business.
(b) Inheritance.
(c) Petty theft.
(d) Custody.

3. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian regrets that he must fire a friend. He says that he sometimes counts which individual among his human victims?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Lucius Quietus.
(d) Crito.

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

5. While discussing his relationships with the women around him, Hadrian says that he'd like to see them after all BUT WHICH of the following events?
(a) Finding a wrinkle.
(b) Death of a child.
(c) Illness.
(d) First waking up.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?

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

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

4. 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?

5. When discussing relations with the Parthians, Hadrian says that he expects Marcus to continue the peace that has lasted for how many years?

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