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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) Embraces the emperor's wife.
(b) Salutes the legions.
(c) Kisses his wife.
(d) Touches the emperor.

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

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

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

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. In planning his battle strategy, Julian often depends on:

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

3. Julian's first winter in Gaul is spent:

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

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

(see the answer key)

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