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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the lack of support and supplies from Rome:
(a) Julian's troops remain loyal and committed to him.
(b) Julian continues to pray to God for victory.
(c) The people of Gaul welcome Julian as a conquering hero.
(d) Julian eventually defeats the Germans soundly.

2. Julian's first indication that he becomes a great warrior and leader comes from:
(a) Aedesius, the philosopher.
(b) Sosipatra, a soothsayer.
(c) Mardonius, his tutor.
(d) Constantius Augustus.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian's attitude towards battle is:

2. Julian describes Christianity as:

3. What aspect of Gallus' character is revealed by his treatment of Hilarius?

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

5. During his time in Athens, Julian is able to go to the baths alone one morning because:

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