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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 his discussion of food and diet, which of the following emotions does Hadrian say can "unsettle the soul"?
(a) Fear.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Love.
(d) Hate.

2. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?
(a) Neratius Priscus.
(b) Lusius Quietus.
(c) Attianus.
(d) Plotina.

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

4. When Hadrian is attacked by a slave he sends the man to work in the mines; he says that which of the following cities would have survived had it shown some generosity?
(a) Argos.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Sparta.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During his travels in "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," Hadrian attends a peasant wedding in which of the following towns?

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

3. For what action is Hadrian reproached shortly after his marriage has taken place?

4. When Hadrian talks about how much he misses hunting and riding, he mentions his horse of what name?

5. After a massive earthquake destroys much of Antioch, Trajan allows members of which religion to be blamed and massacred for the natural disaster?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the way in which Hadrian becomes emperor after Trajan's death.

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

3. What logic does Hadrian use in his attempt to engender peace between the Greeks and the Jews?

4. What is done about Lucius Quietus' assassination attempt on Hadrian?

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

6. Describe Hadrian's thoughts when he begins to feel himself divine in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."

7. As "Animula Vagula Blandula" closes, what proposal does Hadrian have for Marcus Aurelius?

8. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," what happens to Hadrian's young mistress who is in love with a dancer?

9. How does the first Sarmatian war change Hadrian?

10. What reasons does Hadrian give when he abandons Trajan's conquest plans?

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