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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

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

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

7. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Sabina.
(c) Agrippina.
(d) Livia.

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

9. 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) Tranquillus.
(b) Phlegon.
(c) Suetonius.
(d) Florus.

10. 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) Trajan.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Nero.

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

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

13. As "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122" opens, Hadrian states that which of the following people are concerned only with reopening trade between Rome and India?
(a) Parthians.
(b) Jews.
(c) Egyptians.
(d) Greeks.

14. As tensions explode in the Orient, Trajan's officer Quietus is dispatched to deal with all BUT WHICH of the following cities?
(a) Seleucia.
(b) Edessa.
(c) Hatra.
(d) Cyrene.

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

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. When Trajan's will is finally written, and Hadrian learns that he will be Trajan's successor, which of the following individuals is the first to salute him as emperor?

3. After Hadrian's arrival in Macedonica, which of the following individuals is killed?

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

5. Hadrian mentions, in his discussion of how people relate to each other, that he has incurred some criticism because he likes to read what?

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