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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. 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?
(a) Illness.
(b) Finding a wrinkle.
(c) Death of a child.
(d) First waking up.

2. In "Disciplina Augusta, 233-251," which of the following individuals is an informer and spy for Rome?
(a) Elias Ben-Abayad.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Joshua Ben-Kisma.
(d) Euphorion.

3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals does Hadrian consider his most dangerous enemy?
(a) Neratius Priscus.
(b) Lusius Quietus.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Plotina.

4. Which of the following statues does Hadrian NOT purchase for his native city of Italica during his stay in Alexandria?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Venus.
(d) Diana.

5. 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?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Twenty-three.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

2. According to "Disciplina Augusta, 211-233," the word "philanthropy" is of which origin?

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

4. When Hadrian goes to Pelusium to mediate the disagreements between the Greeks and Jews, he is forced to spend how many days in a courtroom over the matter?

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?

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