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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Saeculum Aureum, 189-211.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While vising Chaeronea, Hadrian spends two days as the guest of which of the following famous Greek philosophers and writers?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Plato.
(c) Plutarch.
(d) Pythagoras.

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

3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?
(a) Justice.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Peace.
(d) Liberty.

4. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how is Aelius Hadrianus Afer related to Hadrian?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Brother.
(c) Father.
(d) Uncle.

5. When discussing how he began to involve himself with other lovers, to Antinous' disgust, Hadrian says that he forced Antinous to endure the presence of a courtesan in which city?
(a) Palmyra.
(b) Sardis.
(c) Miletus.
(d) Smyrna.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome?

2. While discussing his doctor visit, Hadrian comments that a man does not practice medicine for 30 years without some ______________.

3. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?

4. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?

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

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