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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After meeting Macrina in Athens, Priscus describes her as:
(a) Obese.
(b) Disagreeable.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Loyal.

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

3. When Constantius visits Julian and Gallus, he brings along:
(a) A group of high priests and religious leaders.
(b) His bodyguards and personal militia.
(c) A retinue of officials, clerks and servants.
(d) His lawyers and accountants.

4. When Julian learns about the death of his child, he:
(a) Is shocked and heartbroken.
(b) Expresses no emotion about the incident.
(c) Feels sympathy for Helena's grief.
(d) Seems relieved because he does not really love Helena.

5. Julian attempts to maintain positive relations with Constantius by all of the following except:
(a) Avoiding open signs of disloyalty.
(b) Communicating regularly via messengers.
(c) Sending gifts.
(d) Hiding his anti-Christian sentiments.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While he is in Gaul, Julian receives word that his wife, Helena, gives birth to:

3. At his coronation, Julian takes action that is strictly forbidden: He:

4. Which of these phrases does not describe Julian's relationship with his brother, Gallus?

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

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