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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. Hadrian considers his life and decides that the life of which of the following is simple?
(a) Hero.
(b) Child.
(c) Criminal.
(d) Coward.

2. When Hadrian states that if the collapse of Rome happens it will concern his successors, he mentions that it is which year of the Roman era?
(a) 847.
(b) 762.
(c) 349.
(d) 265.

3. In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order?
(a) Crito.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Lucius Quietus.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

4. After Antinous decides on a tutor, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals, a Stoic philosopher, asks his permission to retire from service by suicide?
(a) Euphrates.
(b) Demonax.
(c) Chabrias.
(d) Aristomenes.

5. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Gallus.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Assar.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?

2. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?

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

4. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?

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

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