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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. While discussing Roman commerce during his time in Antioch, Hadrian mentions that which religious group is a constant problem for Rome in Alexandria?
(a) Jews.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Mithradites.
(d) Christians.

2. Hadrian considers his life and decides that the life of which of the following is simple?
(a) Hero.
(b) Child.
(c) Coward.
(d) Criminal.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing his method of alternation, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following are subject to interruption at any moment?

2. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," which of the following individuals does Hadrian consider his most dangerous enemy?

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

4. When Hadrian is sent to further his education, he studies medicine under which of the following individuals?

5. When the first reports of the Parthian campaign come in, which of the following major cities has fallen to Rome?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does the first Sarmatian war change Hadrian?

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

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

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

8. As Hadrian begins to question Trajan's military policy, what reason does he give for Trajan's obsession with war?

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

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

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