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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After meeting Macrina in Athens, Priscus describes her as:
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Obese.
(c) Loyal.
(d) Disagreeable.

2. When Constantius visits Julian and Gallus, he brings along:
(a) A group of high priests and religious leaders.
(b) A retinue of officials, clerks and servants.
(c) His lawyers and accountants.
(d) His bodyguards and personal militia.

3. How does Julian react to Gallus' treatment of Hilarius?
(a) He agrees that Hilarius deserves the treatment.
(b) He challenges Gallus to a duel.
(c) He is infuriated but does not confront his brother.
(d) He laughs off the situation.

4. Julian describes the people of Gaul as all of these except:
(a) Impoverished.
(b) Ready for battle.
(c) Well groomed.
(d) Neatly dressed.

5. Julian believes that Constantius sets him up to fail in Gaul because:
(a) Constantius provides little in the way of military advice or support.
(b) Constantius doesn't think Gaul is worth fighting for.
(c) Constantius makes a secret treaty with the Germans.
(d) Constantius believes Julian is having an affair with Eusebia.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a disastrous famine, people blame:

2. Which of these phrases does not describe Julian's relationship with his brother, Gallus?

3. Julian attempts to maintain positive relations with Constantius by all of the following except:

4. The person Julian calls "the Galilean" is:

5. During his time in Athens, Julian is able to go to the baths alone one morning because:

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