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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disciplina Augusta, 233-251.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Antinous' death, which of the following individuals is a member of an Orphic cult that declares suicide a crime and, thus, tends to focus on the sacrificial aspect of the death?
(a) Menecrates.
(b) Chabrias.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Hermogenes.

2. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?
(a) Iollas.
(b) Blandula.
(c) Hermogenes.
(d) Marcus.

3. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what is the only thing Trajan respects at once?
(a) Responsibility.
(b) Ruthlessness.
(c) Courage.
(d) Loyalty.

4. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?
(a) Treason.
(b) Dishonesty.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Gambling.

5. When discussing his relationship with his body in "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," Hadrian says that he suddenly feels which of the following emotions?
(a) Lethargy.
(b) Apathy.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following individuals does Hadrian give the responsibility of cleaning up during the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem?

2. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?

3. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?

4. As "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251" opens, things are going badly with which religious group?

5. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?

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