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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Sabina.
(b) Agrippina.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Livia.

3. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?
(a) Lucan.
(b) Petronius.
(c) Chabrias.
(d) Celer.

4. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Sparta.
(c) Megara.
(d) Arcadia.

5. While discussing his relationships with the women around him, Hadrian says that he'd like to see them after all BUT WHICH of the following events?
(a) Death of a child.
(b) Finding a wrinkle.
(c) First waking up.
(d) Illness.

6. Which of the following individuals becomes Hadrian's most vehement critic shortly after his marriage?
(a) Tibullus.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Servianus.
(d) Trajan.

7. 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) Egypt.
(c) Germany.
(d) Greece.

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

9. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?
(a) Jews.
(b) Christians.
(c) Mithradites.
(d) Muslims.

10. During his travels in Greece, Hadrian mentions seeing the spaces for statues in sanctuaries left empty by the theft of which emperor?
(a) Caligula.
(b) Nero.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Domitian.

11. When discussing the craftsmen he takes with him on his travels, Hadrian says that he offered which of the following individuals a Latin secretaryship?
(a) Suetonius.
(b) Phlegon.
(c) Florus.
(d) Tranquillus.

12. During "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals is one of Hadrian's supporters and becomes Trajan's new privy councillor?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Celsus.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Lusius Quietus.

13. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is currently emperor of Rome?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Trajan.

14. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?
(a) Matidia.
(b) Edessa.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Palma.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" opens, Hadrian has been to see his doctor. What is the doctor's name?

2. As Hadrian discusses his tomb, readers learn that it is placed along the bank of which river?

3. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?

4. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?

5. When discussing relations with the Parthians, Hadrian says that he expects Marcus to continue the peace that has lasted for how many years?

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