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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?
(a) Two million.
(b) Eight million.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Fifteen thousand.

3. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?
(a) Work.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Thoughts.

4. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Justice.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Peace.

5. 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) Britain.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Germany.

6. 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) Letters.
(c) Police reports.
(d) Senate reports.

7. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?
(a) Delphi.
(b) Arcadia.
(c) Sparta.
(d) Megara.

8. How old is Hadrian when Marullinus casts the horoscope that says Hadrian will one day rule the world?
(a) Eight.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Eleven.

9. During "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals is one of Hadrian's supporters and becomes Trajan's new privy councillor?
(a) Attianus.
(b) Celsus.
(c) Lusius Quietus.
(d) Plotina.

10. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?
(a) Edessa.
(b) Palma.
(c) Matidia.
(d) Plotina.

11. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," readers learn that Servianus' wife, Hadrian's sister, is named what?
(a) Matidia.
(b) Tertia.
(c) Julia.
(d) Paulina.

12. In his discussion of life Hadrian comments that his nature seems to be made up of equal parts of instinct and _________.
(a) Advice.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Luck.
(d) Training.

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

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After discussing various sculptors, Hadrian includes a quote: "Trahit sua quemque voluptas." What is the translation he provides for this quote?

2. When talking about his frustration with the movement of the equinoxes, Hadrian says that this precession was calculated long ago by which individual?

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. In which area does Hadrian say he effected a number of civil reforms, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149"?

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

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