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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?
(a) Wishes.
(b) Desires.
(c) Projects.
(d) Dreams.

2. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?
(a) Fifteen thousand.
(b) Two million.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Eight million.

3. 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) First waking up.
(c) Finding a wrinkle.
(d) Illness.

4. In his discussion of the cities he establishes, Hadrian says that which of the following cities is one he cares least to revisit but to which he has devoted more pains?
(a) Antinoopolis.
(b) Plotinopolis.
(c) Hadrianotherae.
(d) Hadrianopolis.

5. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.
(a) Training.
(b) Luck.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Advice.

6. After discussing the murder of the leader in the Mauretanian revolt, Hadrian says that it reminds him of the proscriptions of which individual that stained the reputation of Augustus?
(a) Nero.
(b) Octavius.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Augustine.

7. Hadrian considers his life and decides that the life of which of the following is simple?
(a) Hero.
(b) Child.
(c) Criminal.
(d) Coward.

8. As "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149" opens, Hadrian mentions that he once tried tainted meat because it was a delicacy among which people?
(a) Egyptian.
(b) Germanic.
(c) African.
(d) British.

9. In discussing his early challenges as emperor, Hadrian says that he is forced to take military action in Mauretania because a revolt is forming under which of the following individuals?
(a) Lucius Quietus.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Marcius Turbo.
(d) Crito.

10. 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) Peasants.
(b) Musicians.
(c) Technicians.
(d) Cooks.

11. As he announces his intention to write his autobiography, Hadrian mentions his secretary who was named ________.
(a) Celer.
(b) Chabrias.
(c) Iollas.
(d) Phlegon.

12. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Themistocles.
(d) Scaurus.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While vising Chaeronea, Hadrian spends two days as the guest of which of the following famous Greek philosophers and writers?

2. After discussing his travels in Greece, Hadrian says that he holds his post as governor of Syria for how long when Trajan comes to him at Antioch?

3. During "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals is one of Hadrian's supporters and becomes Trajan's new privy councillor?

4. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?

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

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