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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. At the close of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian says that when philosophers have nothing more to tell us it is excusable to turn to which of the following?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Stars.
(c) Crystals.
(d) Wine.

2. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?
(a) Spain.
(b) Florence.
(c) Athens.
(d) Rome.

3. As he talks about how Antinous came to be part of his life, Hadrian compares him to which animal?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Hound.
(c) Horse.
(d) Bull.

4. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Ninth.
(b) Fifth.
(c) Third.
(d) Second.

5. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?
(a) Megara.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Arcadia.
(d) Sparta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?

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

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

5. After taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?

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