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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 his childhood, Hadrian says that though officially a Roman emperor is said to be born in Rome, he was actually born where?
(a) Italica.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Asia Minor.
(d) Spain.

2. At the close of "Animula Vagula Blandula," Hadrian says that when philosophers have nothing more to tell us it is excusable to turn to which of the following?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Crystals.
(c) Stars.
(d) Wine.

3. During Hadrian's time in the army, which of the following individuals reports on his activities to the emperor?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Assar.
(c) Gallus.
(d) Servianus.

4. As "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92" opens, Hadrian says that all BUT WHICH of the following friends understand and agree with his change of attitude toward war?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Marcius Turbo.
(c) Licinius Sura.
(d) Attianus.

5. Which of the following religious cults does Hadrian explore during his time in the army?
(a) Cybele.
(b) Attis.
(c) Mithra.
(d) Dionysus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Hadrian is transferred to Macedonica, under which of the following legions does he serve?

3. After Hadrian returns to the Roman army and several problems erupt in the Orient at once, Hadrian manages to maintain order in which area?

4. In which area does Hadrian say he effected a number of civil reforms, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149"?

5. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the first Sarmatian war change Hadrian?

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

4. Explain Hadrian's thoughts on building, as discussed in "Tellus Stabilita, 122-149."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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