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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) Varta.
(b) Rhenus.
(c) Danube.
(d) Tiber.

2. 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) British.
(c) African.
(d) Germanic.

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

4. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Nerva.
(c) Assar.
(d) Domitian.

5. 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) Crito.
(b) Lucius Quietus.
(c) Marcius Turbo.
(d) Attianus.

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

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

8. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals does Hadrian consider his most dangerous enemy?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Neratius Priscus.
(c) Plotina.
(d) Lusius Quietus.

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

10. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?
(a) Celer.
(b) Blandula.
(c) Borysthenes.
(d) Cabal.

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

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

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

14. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?
(a) Macedonia.
(b) Sicilia.
(c) Syria.
(d) Bithynia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?

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

3. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?

4. When Hadrian is sixteen and finishes a course of military training, his guardian is persuaded to send him where for further academic study?

5. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?

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