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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Assar.
(d) Gallus.

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

3. In his discussion of Marullinus, Hadrian notes that he bore senatorial rank. How many of Hadrian's lineage achieved this rank?
(a) Two.
(b) Nine.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. 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) Attianus.
(c) Lucius Quietus.
(d) Marcius Turbo.

5. As Hadrian talks about his dislike of Roman feasts he mentions that he prefers the cuisine in which of the following countries?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) Asia.
(d) Greece.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Trajan's grandniece, to whom Hadrian is married at twenty-eight?

2. When Hadrian is named a judge, in which of the following areas does he specialize?

3. In his reminiscence of education, Hadrian says that he will always be grateful to which of the following individuals for making him study Greek?

4. 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?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. As Hadrian speaks of his age and condition, why does he lament that he is losing sleep and refer to it as a joy?

2. How does the first Sarmatian war change Hadrian?

3. Why was Hermogenes so worried when he finished his examination of Hadrian?

4. What do critics say when they find out that Trajan's will names Hadrian as his successor?

5. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," how does Hadrian recount the downfall of Domitian?

6. What type of courage would Hadrian like to possess, as discussed in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69"?

7. What does Hadrian learn from the prophetess he meets in the British Isles?

8. What is Trajan's opinion of Hadrian after the death of Domitian and during Hadrian's early military career?

9. According to "Animula Vagula Blandula," what kind of diet does Hadrian prefer, and how does that differ from the common Roman diet?

10. While talking about his medical limitations, what two things does Hadrian indicate he misses most?

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