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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian desires to use his authority as Augustus to influence the Romans to restore:
(a) The chapel to St. Mammas that he builds with his brother.
(b) The roads and bridges that he builds through Gaul.
(c) The Hellenistic gods to a place of honor.
(d) The observance of all Christian holidays.

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

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

4. At one point in the Gaul campaign, Julian considers:
(a) Staging a coup and overthrowing Constantius.
(b) Joining with the Germans to fight Poland.
(c) Running away.
(d) Committing suicide.

5. Constantius eventually grants Julian permission to:
(a) Lay waste to the lands of those who refuse to surrender.
(b) Retreat back to Rome.
(c) March north into Britain.
(d) Retake Gaul from the Germans.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is foretold that Julian is fated to die in:

2. Priscus says that the omens for Julian personally are:

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

4. Constantius' writes instructions to Julian, which includes all of the following except:

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

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