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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gallus do to Hilarius?
(a) He poisons him with hemlock.
(b) He beats him nearly to death.
(c) He imprisons him on false charges.
(d) He breaks his legs.

2. Eusebia intercedes with Constantius on Julian's behalf. Eusebia is:
(a) Constantius and Julian's cousin.
(b) Julian's half sister.
(c) Julian's mistress.
(d) Constantius' wife.

3. Which of these phrases does not describe Julian's relationship with his brother, Gallus?
(a) Julian is jealous of Gallus.
(b) Julian is amused by Gallus.
(c) Julian is intimidated by Gallus.
(d) Julian is infuriated by Gallus.

4. Through his military exploits, Julian's hopes to gain:
(a) Power and adulation from the people.
(b) Approval from his father.
(c) Access to Britain.
(d) Peace with the Germans.

5. Eusebia pays a midwife to:
(a) Make sure Helena stays in bed during her pregnancy.
(b) Provide herbs and unguents to ease Helena's pain during the birthing process.
(c) Cut the umbilical cord too short.
(d) Kidnap Helena's child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Oribasius eventually becomes:

2. Hilarius is:

3. What is Constantius' relationship to the brothers, Julian and Gallus?

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

5. Constantius' writes instructions to Julian, which includes all of the following except:

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