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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. As "Saeculum Aureum, 153-171" opens, Hadrian has passed the summer in which area?
(a) Rome.
(b) Germany.
(c) Asia Minor.
(d) Egypt.

2. As "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122" opens, Hadrian states that which of the following people are concerned only with reopening trade between Rome and India?
(a) Parthians.
(b) Jews.
(c) Greeks.
(d) Egyptians.

3. During the ceremony to inter Antinous' body, a sprig of what plant is placed upon his chest?
(a) Acacia.
(b) Willow.
(c) Lotus.
(d) Poppy.

4. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?
(a) Nerva.
(b) Assar.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Domitian.

5. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?
(a) Dreams.
(b) Desires.
(c) Wishes.
(d) Projects.

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing the craftsmen he takes with him on his travels, Hadrian says that he offered which of the following individuals a Latin secretaryship?

2. After his reflections on his own genetic makeup Hadrian says he completes the revision of which city's constitution?

3. After his villa is complete, Hadrian gives a series of banquets and discovers a love for women playing which of the following instruments?

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

5. As Hadrian discusses his tomb, readers learn that it is placed along the bank of which river?

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