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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. Toward the end of "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian states that in twenty years of his rule he has passed how many without a fixed living location?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

2. One of Hadrian's favorite women falls in love with a dancer; what is the dancer's name?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Bathyllus.
(c) Tacitus.
(d) Marcius.

3. Upon returning to Alexandria after their hunting trip, which of the following poets arranges a special entertainment for Hadrian and Antinous?
(a) Mesomedes.
(b) Pancrates.
(c) Julian.
(d) Lucius.

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?
(a) Dancers.
(b) Singers.
(c) Writers.
(d) Actors.

5. During their stay in Alexandria, Hadrian, and Antinous embark on a hunting expedition for which of the following animals?
(a) Jackal.
(b) Crocodile.
(c) Lion.
(d) Mongoose.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?

3. When discussing relations with the Parthians, Hadrian says that he expects Marcus to continue the peace that has lasted for how many years?

4. When Hadrian is attacked by a slave he sends the man to work in the mines; he says that which of the following cities would have survived had it shown some generosity?

5. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is currently emperor of Rome?

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