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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Libanius and Priscus correspond about all of the following topics except:
(a) Their health.
(b) Their children.
(c) The cost of copying a manuscript.
(d) Other people's children.

2. As a child, Julian loves:
(a) Playing war games.
(b) Learning.
(c) Music.
(d) Riding horses.

3. Helena is buried:
(a) In Rome.
(b) In Athens.
(c) In France.
(d) In Persia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Gallus is named Caesar, Libanius goes to Gallus' home and observes:

2. Julian's reluctance to become Augustus probably stems from:

3. Julian's first winter in Gaul is spent:

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

5. After a dream, Julian believes that he is protected by:

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