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

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

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

4. When talking about his frustration with the movement of the equinoxes, Hadrian says that this precession was calculated long ago by which individual?
(a) Hipparchus.
(b) Theron.
(c) Marullinus.
(d) Eleusis.

5. After discussing various sculptors, Hadrian includes a quote: "Trahit sua quemque voluptas." What is the translation he provides for this quote?
(a) Life is but fleeting.
(b) Beauty is in every figure.
(c) The body leaves its mark.
(d) Each to his own bent.

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49" opens, readers learn that which of Hadrian's relatives is a man named Marullinus?

2. When discussing the craftsmen he takes with him on his travels, Hadrian says that he offered which of the following individuals a Latin secretaryship?

3. While discussing his relationships with the women around him, Hadrian says that he'd like to see them after all BUT WHICH of the following events?

4. After taking command of his own legion and performing well, Hadrian receives what token from Trajan?

5. While discussing his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," how does Lucius Quietus attempt to assassinate Hadrian?

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

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

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

5. As Hadrian discusses his medical condition, what attitude does he seem to have toward his mortality?

6. Describe Marullinus, Hadrian's grandfather, as discussed in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49."

7. What does Hadrian admit in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149" about his feelings on belonging?

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

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

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

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