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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following individuals becomes the new emperor in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49"?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Nerva.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Assar.

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

3. When discussing how he began to involve himself with other lovers, to Antinous' disgust, Hadrian says that he forced Antinous to endure the presence of a courtesan in which city?
(a) Palmyra.
(b) Miletus.
(c) Sardis.
(d) Smyrna.

4. After discussing the Jewish rebellion in Jerusalem, Hadrian takes a young tribune named _________ as his new aide?
(a) Rufus.
(b) Simon.
(c) Celer.
(d) Bethar.

5. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?
(a) Greece.
(b) Spain.
(c) Asia.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?

2. After Antinous decides on a tutor, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals, a Stoic philosopher, asks his permission to retire from service by suicide?

3. In his discussion of his dreams, Hadrian recounts a recent episode in which he was hunting which of the following animals at the oasis of Ammon?

4. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?

5. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?

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