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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Patientia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hadrian discusses at length his favorite poets after Antinous' death. Which of the following wrote a long poem about Lydia, his deceased wife, and is one of Hadrian's favorites?
(a) Antimachus.
(b) Megara.
(c) Phlegon.
(d) Theognis.

2. When discussing his remaining family, Hadrian states that which jealous relative is still alive?
(a) Brother-in-law.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Sister-in-law.
(d) Uncle.

3. After discussing Trajan's perilous position as he finds enemies on all sides, Hadrian notes that Trajan wastes an entire winter in the siege of which desert fortress?
(a) Edessa.
(b) Cyrene.
(c) Hatra.
(d) Seleucia.

4. After traveling to the Senate at the end of "Disciplina Augusta, 251-271," Hadrian returns to which of the following locations?
(a) Tibur.
(b) Antinoopolis.
(c) Athens.
(d) Carthage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what is the only thing Trajan respects at once?

2. After taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?

3. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?

4. As "Saeculum Aureum, 171-189" opens, Hadrian reports that Antinous has become infatuated with passages by which famous writer and philosopher?

5. 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?

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