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

2. As a child of Mithra, Julian believes in:
(a) The Way of Tao.
(b) The Hellenistic gods.
(c) The devil.
(d) Vegetarianism.

3. Julian's relationship with his wife, Helena, is best described as:
(a) Loveless.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Strained.
(d) Tender.

4. Sosipatra prophesies all of the following except:
(a) Julian is a military and political leader.
(b) Julian dies in a place called Phrygia.
(c) Julian dies a warrior's death.
(d) Julian marrying Helena.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Although he is intrigued by the deities, Julian also believes in:

2. Julian describes Christianity as:

3. Julian learns that Constantius is planning to march against him:

4. Julian's attitude towards battle is:

5. Maximus and his wife make a pact concerning:

(see the answer key)

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