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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When talking about various types of art, Hadrian says that which of the following cultures has chosen man as the center?
(a) Egyptian.
(b) Sarmatia.
(c) Greek.
(d) Roman.

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) Greeks.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) Jews.
(d) Parthians.

3. In "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149," Hadrian mentions that construction and renovation of camps in what area occupies him for a full year?
(a) Britain.
(b) Greece.
(c) Germany.
(d) Egypt.

4. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Hermogenes.
(c) Iollas.
(d) Blandula.

5. When Hadrian is sent to the first Sarmatian war with the title of governor of Pannonia, how long does the conflict last?
(a) Three years.
(b) Eleven months.
(c) Twenty-three weeks.
(d) Six days.

6. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Treason.
(c) Dishonesty.
(d) Gambling.

7. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Cyrene.
(b) Seleucia.
(c) Edessa.
(d) Hatra.

8. When discussing relations with the Parthians, Hadrian says that he expects Marcus to continue the peace that has lasted for how many years?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

9. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?
(a) Peace.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Justice.

10. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," which of the following individuals is Trajan's wife who persuades him to let Hadrian write his speeches?
(a) Agrippina.
(b) Livia.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Sabina.

11. When Hadrian goes to Pelusium to mediate the disagreements between the Greeks and Jews, he is forced to spend how many days in a courtroom over the matter?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Nine.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

12. As Hadrian discusses his tomb, readers learn that it is placed along the bank of which river?
(a) Nile.
(b) Tigris.
(c) Euphrates.
(d) Tiber.

13. 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?
(a) Musicians.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Peasants.
(d) Technicians.

14. In which area does Hadrian say he effected a number of civil reforms, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149"?
(a) Germany.
(b) Britain.
(c) Greece.
(d) Egypt.

15. What animal is sacrificed as part of the ritual when Hadrian is initiated into the religious cult?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Bull.
(c) Dove.
(d) Goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hadrian considers his life and decides that the life of which of the following is simple?

2. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?

3. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is currently emperor of Rome?

4. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?

5. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?

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