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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. When talking about the cities he establishes, Hadrian mentions the city of Hadrianotherae. In which region is this city located?
(a) Sarmatia.
(b) Asia Minor.
(c) Epirus.
(d) Thrace.

2. While talking about books, Hadrian accuses which author of making life lighter than it is?
(a) Celer.
(b) Lucan.
(c) Petronius.
(d) Chabrias.

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

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. After Nerva's death, Hadrian sets out to take the news to his cousin. Whose servants attack Hadrian on the way?
(a) Servianus.
(b) Gallus.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Assar.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Tellus Stabilita, 95-122," readers learn that Servianus' wife, Hadrian's sister, is named what?

2. After winning Trajan's respect, Hadrian is placed in command of which legion?

3. After discussing various sculptors, Hadrian includes a quote: "Trahit sua quemque voluptas." What is the translation he provides for this quote?

4. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," which of the following individuals is Hadrian's cousin?

5. After discussing his political enemies, Hadrian says that which of the following individuals organizes life with a view of serving him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Hadrian laughed at when he makes his first speech to the tribunal?

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

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