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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. Which of the following individuals alerts Hadrian that Antinous has gone missing in "Saeculum Aureum, 189-211"?
(a) Hermogenes.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Chabrias.
(d) Menecrates.

2. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?
(a) Spain.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Asia Minor.
(d) Italica.

3. After discussing his travels in Greece, Hadrian says that he holds his post as governor of Syria for how long when Trajan comes to him at Antioch?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Five years.
(c) One year.
(d) Nine months.

4. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Jews.
(c) Christians.
(d) Mithradites.

5. When Hadrian begins to discuss Antinous' death, readers learn that he died at what age?
(a) Twenty-three.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Nineteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?

2. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?

3. Which of the following individuals comes to Hadrian's aid with Trajan in Antioch, when Hadrian fears he is losing his position as Trajan's heir?

4. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

5. After discussing the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem, Hadrian takes a young tribune named _________ as his new aide?

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