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

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) Salutes the legions.
(d) Touches the emperor.

2. Julian often interprets signs, omens and dreams:
(a) As proof that he is divine.
(b) As indications that God is speaking to him.
(c) As messages from his dead father.
(d) In ways that favor him.

3. Alone at the baths, Julian meets all of these people except:
(a) Gregory.
(b) Basil.
(c) Oribasius.
(d) Priscus.

4. Julian's public observance of Epiphany is notable because:
(a) He is in mourning over the death of Helena.
(b) He is in Athens at the time.
(c) He is very private about religious observances.
(d) His dislike of Christian holidays is well known.

5. Julian learns that Constantius is planning to march against him:
(a) By intercepting a letter.
(b) Through a spy.
(c) From Eusebia.
(d) By torturing a steward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian's attitude towards battle is:

2. Sosipatra prophesies all of the following except:

3. The person Julian calls "the Galilean" is:

4. When Julian's friend Maximus arrives in Constantinople, the two friends discuss a plan for a military campaign against:

5. Constantius appoints Gallus as:

(see the answer key)

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