Memoirs of Hadrian Quiz

Marguerite Yourcenar

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Animula Vagula Blandula

Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 29-49

Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 49-69

Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92

Tellus Stabilita, 95-122

Tellus Stabilita, 122-149

Saeculum Aureum, 153-171

Saeculum Aureum, 171-189

Saeculum Aureum, 189-211

Disciplina Augusta, 211-233

Disciplina Augusta, 233-251

Disciplina Augusta, 251-271

Patientia

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Memoirs of Hadrian Quiz

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After Hadrian forbids the Jews from reestablishing themselves in Jerusalem, they settle in all BUT WHICH of the following cities? (from Disciplina Augusta, 233-251)

After discussing Trajan's perilous position as he finds enemies on all sides, Hadrian notes that Trajan wastes an entire winter in the siege of which desert fortress? (from Varius Multiplex Multiformis, 69-92)

Which religious group appeals to Hadrian for a defense of their faith shortly after he begins work on the cult of Antinous? (from Disciplina Augusta, 211-233)

Hadrian says, while considering suicide, that an emperor is not supposed to take his own life unless forced for reasons of State. Which individual does Hadrian cite as an example? (from Patientia)

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? (from Tellus Stabilita, 95-122)