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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Heirophant of Greece is:
(a) The emperor's ambassador to Greece.
(b) The de facto mayor of Athens.
(c) The custodian of the mysteries of Eleusis.
(d) The personification of the sun god on earth.

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

3. Julian believes that his fate is being foretold when he dreams about:
(a) Trees.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Wolves.
(d) Eagles.

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

5. Alone at the baths, Julian meets all of these people except:
(a) Priscus.
(b) Basil.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Oribasius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Gallus marries Constantius' sister, named ____.

3. Constantius seems unsure about how to treat Julian, and the first thing he does is:

4. In Gaul, Julian's army is plagued by:

5. When Julian fights the Germans, he is required to carry into battle with him:

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