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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Servianus.
(c) Gallus.
(d) Assar.

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

3. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?
(a) Novels.
(b) Senate reports.
(c) Police reports.
(d) Letters.

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

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

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

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

8. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Third.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Second.
(d) Fifth.

9. While reflecting on his life Hadrian says that he has been a lover of art, though not to the extent of which of the following emperors?
(a) Titus.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Nero.

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

11. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

12. 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) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Licinius Sura.

13. When Hadrian faces revolt from Mauretania, which of the following individuals oversteps his orders and kills Hadrian's rival?
(a) Crito.
(b) Lucius Quietus.
(c) Marcius Turbo.
(d) Attianus.

14. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Nerva.
(c) Assar.
(d) Domitian.

15. After his discussion of food and diet, which of the following emotions does Hadrian say can "unsettle the soul"?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hate.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," readers learn that Servianus' wife, Hadrian's sister, is named what?

2. As Hadrian discusses his life he says that all BUT WHICH of the following seem nebulous and fleeting as a phantom?

3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," which of the following individuals is Trajan's wife who persuades him to let Hadrian write his speeches?

4. After discussing the honors paid to Trajan after his death, Hadrian says that Rome has changed but he has promised himself to save it from the petrification of all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

5. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?

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