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

2. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69" opens, which of the following individuals is in command of the troops in Lower Germany?
(a) Assar.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Nerva.
(d) Domitian.

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

4. Toward the end of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian states that there are people he's seen often that he won't recognize where?
(a) Hades.
(b) Tibur.
(c) Naples.
(d) Rome.

5. While discussing his military service, Hadrian mentions that he rose to the rank of tribune in which of the following legions?
(a) Second.
(b) Third.
(c) Ninth.
(d) Fifth.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. 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?

4. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?

5. During Hadrian's second stay in Rome, how much money (in sesterces) does Trajan give Hadrian to distribute to the public?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When discussing his early education, how does Hadrian say he feels about Greek?

4. How does the first Sarmatian war change Hadrian?

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

6. How is Trajan's body dealt with after his death?

7. How does Hadrian react to his marriage insisted upon by Plotina, Trajan's wife?

8. After discussing Trajan's plans for the army, why does Hadrian say he likes dealing with the barbarians?

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

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

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