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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the two brothers find favor with Constantius?
(a) Neither of the two boys.
(b) Both boys.
(c) Julian.
(d) Gallus.

2. As he grows older Gallus becomes more and more cruel. For this, Julian blames:
(a) Constantius Augustus, who encourages savagery among his men.
(b) His wife, Constantia.
(c) His father, who favors Julian over Gallus.
(d) Gallus' devotion to Christianity.

3. While the people of Gaul recover from the war between the Roman Empire and the Germans, Julian:
(a) Enjoys the company of many beautiful women in Paris.
(b) Tries to convert the populace to Hellenism.
(c) Allows his men to plunder the cities and rich farmlands.
(d) Attempts to keep the people's taxes low.

4. Eventually, Eusebia persuades Constantius to:
(a) Overlook Julian's religious ambivalence.
(b) Allow Julian to visit his father's gravesite.
(c) Appoint Julian as Caesar.
(d) Stop persecuting Christians.

5. Constantius appoints Gallus as:
(a) Caesar.
(b) Governor of Gaul.
(c) Head of his armies.
(d) Pro-consul.

Short Answer Questions

1. St. Mammas is:

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

3. Libanius plans to title his publication about Julian:

4. Gallus' wife, Constantia, eventually dies from:

5. Despite the lack of support and supplies from Rome:

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