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

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

3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49," Hadrian states that he has sought which of the following more than power?
(a) Justice.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Peace.
(d) Philosophy.

4. According to "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92," what is the name of Trajan's niece, also Hadrian's mother-in-law?
(a) Plotina.
(b) Edessa.
(c) Palma.
(d) Matidia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When discussing relations with the Parthians, Hadrian says that he expects Marcus to continue the peace that has lasted for how many years?

2. When Hadrian is initiated into a religious cult, the ceremony takes place on the banks of which river?

3. In "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69," which of the following individuals is Trajan's wife who persuades him to let Hadrian write his speeches?

4. During the Sarmatian war Hadrian makes a practice of sending rash and ambitious soldiers back to Rome and replacing them with what kind of people?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. As Hadrian discusses his medical condition, what attitude does he seem to have toward his mortality?

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

6. Describe what happens to Hadrian when he rides to take news of Domitian's death to his cousin Trajan.

7. Describe the major political event in Rome that occurs toward the end of "Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49."

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

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

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

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