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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Among the principal military commanders who accompany Julian into Persia are all of these except:
(a) Jovian.
(b) Victor.
(c) Arintheus.
(d) Gallus.

2. Julian attempts to maintain positive relations with Constantius by all of the following except:
(a) Communicating regularly via messengers.
(b) Avoiding open signs of disloyalty.
(c) Sending gifts.
(d) Hiding his anti-Christian sentiments.

3. Constantius' writes instructions to Julian, which includes all of the following except:
(a) Battle strategies.
(b) Instructions for holding dinner parties.
(c) Recipes.
(d) Etiquette tips.

4. According to Priscus, the omens for the military campaign are:
(a) Positive.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Unclear.
(d) Negative.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Julian learns that Constantius dies when a messenger addresses his as:

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

4. Maximus claims to tell about the location and manner of Julian's death by:

5. Constantius eventually grants Julian permission to:

(see the answer key)

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