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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At his coronation, Julian takes action that is strictly forbidden: He:
(a) Kisses his wife.
(b) Embraces the emperor's wife.
(c) Touches the emperor.
(d) Salutes the legions.

2. Julian learns that Constantius dies when a messenger addresses his as:
(a) President.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Holy Father.

3. It is foretold that Julian is fated to die in:
(a) Damascus.
(b) Athens.
(c) Gaul.
(d) Phrygia.

4. Julian's first winter in Gaul is spent:
(a) Fighting an all-out war against the Visigoths.
(b) Building roads, bridges and tunnels for the army.
(c) Fighting minor skirmishes.
(d) Negotiating with local warlords for food and supplies.

5. After he becomes emperor, Julian again faces the threat of invasion along his borders. This time, the threat is from:
(a) Macedonian rebels.
(b) Portuguese traders.
(c) German invaders.
(d) Pirates from North Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. At one point in the Gaul campaign, Julian considers:

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

3. Julian's troops enter Persia and make camp at this river:

4. Julian believes that Constantius sets him up to fail in Gaul because:

5. According to Priscus, the omens for the military campaign are:

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