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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?
(a) Spain.
(b) Athens.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rome.

2. 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) Food.
(c) Love.
(d) Sleep.

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

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

5. 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) Six weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Five years.
(d) Nine months.

6. During Hadrian's first speech in the tribunal, he is laughed at for which of the following?
(a) Stutter.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Information.
(d) Accent.

7. When talking about his frustration with the movement of the equinoxes, Hadrian says that this precession was calculated long ago by which individual?
(a) Eleusis.
(b) Theron.
(c) Hipparchus.
(d) Marullinus.

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

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

10. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?
(a) Jews.
(b) Mithradites.
(c) Christians.
(d) Muslims.

11. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Gallus.
(d) Assar.

12. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?
(a) Second.
(b) Third.
(c) Ninth.
(d) Fifth.

13. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what is the only thing Trajan respects at once?
(a) Ruthlessness.
(b) Responsibility.
(c) Loyalty.
(d) Courage.

14. After examining Hadrian, his doctor is alarmed at the Emperor's condition and blames which young physician who has been attending him?
(a) Blandula.
(b) Hermogenes.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Iollas.

15. Toward the end of "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," Hadrian states that in twenty years of his rule he has passed how many without a fixed living location?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?

2. 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?

3. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?

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

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

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