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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. In which area does Hadrian say he effected a number of civil reforms, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149"?
(a) Greece.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Germany.
(d) Britain.

2. After Hadrian's comments about Trajan's view of war, which of the following friends dies?
(a) Marcius Turbo.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Licinius Sura.
(d) Attianus.

3. When discussing relations with the Parthians, Hadrian says that he expects Marcus to continue the peace that has lasted for how many years?
(a) Five.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Fifteen.

4. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?
(a) Attis.
(b) Mithra.
(c) Dionysus.
(d) Cybele.

5. 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) Attianus.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Licinius Sura.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?

3. After discussing the murder of the leader in the Mauretanian revolt, Hadrian says that it reminds him of the proscriptions of which individual that stained the reputation of Augustus?

4. When talking about his frustration with the movement of the equinoxes, Hadrian says that this precession was calculated long ago by which individual?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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