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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Senate tries to confer upon Hadrian the title of "Father of the Country," he refuses, citing that which other emperor only accepted this title late in life?
(a) Nero.
(b) Octavius.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Augustus.

2. While discussing the tasks he still hopes to accomplish, Hadrian mentions his prefect of education, a man by what name?
(a) Domitius Rogatus.
(b) Antoninus.
(c) Julius Vestinus.
(d) Matidia.

3. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?
(a) Gallus.
(b) Servianus.
(c) Assar.
(d) Domitian.

4. While discussing his doctor visit, Hadrian comments that a man does not practice medicine for 30 years without some ______________.
(a) Falsehood.
(b) Luck.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Money.

5. Hadrian grows angry with a writer during his first discussions of his life at the villa and summons the writer to tell him that he is exiled. What is the writer's name?
(a) Papias.
(b) Justinian.
(c) Paris.
(d) Juvenal.

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?

2. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.

3. Hadrian discusses his travels after the installment of Antinous in his life. Outside which city do the local officials draw up enormous fires for Hadrian's troops?

4. When Hadrian and Antinous make their way to Mantinea they find that the temple to which god has fallen into ruins?

5. Hadrian talks about his reproach of Trajan for waiting twenty years to name a successor. How many years has Hadrian evaded the same issue?

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