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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Five.
(c) Nine.
(d) Nineteen.

2. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?
(a) Custody.
(b) Inheritance.
(c) Business.
(d) Petty theft.

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) Illness.
(b) First waking up.
(c) Death of a child.
(d) Finding a wrinkle.

4. 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?
(a) One year.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Five years.
(d) Six weeks.

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92" opens, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following friends understand and agree with his change of attitude toward war?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Licinius Sura.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

6. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?
(a) Rome.
(b) Naples.
(c) Hades.
(d) Tibur.

7. When Trajan's will is finally written, and Hadrian learns that he will be Trajan's successor, which of the following individuals is the first to salute him as emperor?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Plotina.
(c) Crito.
(d) Trajan.

8. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?
(a) Neratius Priscus.
(b) Attianus.
(c) Lusius Quietus.
(d) Plotina.

9. At the close of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian says that when philosophers have nothing more to tell us it is excusable to turn to which of the following?
(a) Crystals.
(b) Stars.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Wine.

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

11. As Hadrian continues to discuss old age, sickness, and death, he comments that which of the following basic joys is deserting him?
(a) Music.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Food.
(d) Love.

12. Readers learn in Hadrian's discussion of his self-observation that he is almost how old?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Seventy.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Forty.

13. As he writes about his death, Hadrian says that he may die in all BUT WHICH of the following places?
(a) Carthage.
(b) Tibur.
(c) Rome.
(d) Naples.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?

2. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?

3. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?

4. In the first few months of Hadrian's reign as emperor, he is forced to send which of the following individuals to Egypt to reestablish order?

5. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?

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