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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. When Hadrian begins to discuss Antinous' death, readers learn that he died at what age?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Twenty-three.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty.

2. During their stay in Alexandria, Hadrian, and Antinous embark on a hunting expedition for which of the following animals?
(a) Jackal.
(b) Mongoose.
(c) Crocodile.
(d) Lion.

3. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Hatra.
(b) Cyrene.
(c) Edessa.
(d) Seleucia.

4. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?
(a) Projects.
(b) Desires.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Wishes.

5. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?
(a) Friend of Greece.
(b) Ionian.
(c) Master of All.
(d) Protector.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?

3. After discussing his travels in Greece, Hadrian says that he holds his post as governor of Syria for how long when Trajan comes to him at Antioch?

4. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?

5. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?

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