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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Priscus says that the omens for Julian personally are:
(a) Horrible.
(b) Inconclusive.
(c) Not encouraging.
(d) Exciting.

3. Julian notes that Constantius inspires all of these emotions in his subjects expect:
(a) Fear.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Awe.
(d) Contempt.

4. According to Julian's journal and memoirs:
(a) The people do not understand that he is trying to make their lives better.
(b) The people are afraid to say anything negative about the government.
(c) The people all love him and want to see him become emperor.
(d) The people are loyal to Constantius even though he is cruel and selfish.

5. Constantius dies suddenly before Julian can:
(a) Arrest him.
(b) Hold him accountable for the brutalities of his regime.
(c) Mount an attack against him.
(d) Dispatch his personal physician to cure him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Julian's relationship with his wife, Helena, is best described as:

3. Julian describes the people of Gaul as all of these except:

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

5. After he becomes emperor, Julian again faces the threat of invasion along his borders. This time, the threat is from:

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