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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. 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) Marcius Turbo.
(b) Lucius Quietus.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Crito.

2. 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?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Five years.
(d) One year.

3. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Seventy.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Forty.

4. Upon returning to Greece in "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian sets out to rebuild which city?
(a) Athens.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Sparta.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following individuals declares Antinous dead after his body is found in the river?

3. 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?

4. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?

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

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