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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 mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?
(a) Letters.
(b) Senate reports.
(c) Police reports.
(d) Novels.

2. At the end of "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171," Hadrian says that his once-turbulent relationship with which individual has cooled to a general indifference?
(a) Marullinus.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Sabina.
(d) Attianus.

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

4. When the Olympieion is dedicated in Greece, the country bestows all BUT WHICH of the following titles on Hadrian?
(a) Ionian.
(b) Friend of Greece.
(c) Master of All.
(d) Protector.

5. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Lusius Quietus.
(d) Neratius Priscus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon growing bored in Alexandria, Hadrian and his company visit a magician in Canopus. What animal does Antinous insist upon sacrificing to destiny?

2. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?

3. During the sight-seeing trip with his wife which is meant to cheer him, Hadrian realizes that it would be Antinous' birthday; how old would he have been had he lived?

4. As "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211" opens, Hadrian reunites with his wife Sabina; he notes that she now surrounds herself with women of what profession?

5. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?

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