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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. In discussing his early challenges as emperor, Hadrian says that he is forced to take military action in Mauretania because a revolt is forming under which of the following individuals?
(a) Lucius Quietus.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Crito.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

2. After discussing Trajan's perilous position as he finds enemies on all sides, Hadrian notes that Trajan wastes an entire winter in the siege of which desert fortress?
(a) Hatra.
(b) Seleucia.
(c) Cyrene.
(d) Edessa.

3. While discussing the events that lead up to Antinous' death, Hadrian says that a five-year drought ends upon his arrival in ____________.
(a) Carthage.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Athens.
(d) Delphi.

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

5. After his discussion of food and diet, which of the following emotions does Hadrian say can "unsettle the soul"?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hate.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?

2. At the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," Hadrian grows angry with his bumbling secretary. Which part of the man's body does Hadrian seriously injure?

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

4. In "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149," Hadrian mentions that construction and renovation of camps in what area occupies him for a full year?

5. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?

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