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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hadrian is initiated into a religious cult, the ceremony takes place on the banks of which river?
(a) Danube.
(b) Varta.
(c) Rhenus.
(d) Tiber.

2. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?
(a) Fifth.
(b) Ninth.
(c) Third.
(d) First.

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

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

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

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

7. After Hadrian's comments about Trajan's view of war, which of the following friends dies?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Licinius Sura.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

8. When the Senate tries to confer upon Hadrian the title of "Father of the Country," he refuses, citing that which other emperor only accepted this title late in life?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Octavius.
(c) Nero.
(d) Domitian.

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

10. 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) Eight million.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Two million.

11. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?
(a) Scaurus.
(b) Themistocles.
(c) Leotychides.
(d) Lucretius.

12. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how is Aelius Hadrianus Afer related to Hadrian?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Brother.
(d) Father.

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

14. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?
(a) Themistocles.
(b) Lucretius.
(c) Leotychides.
(d) Scaurus.

15. 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) Tranquillus.
(c) Phlegon.
(d) Florus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?

3. 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?

4. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?

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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