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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At his coronation, Julian takes action that is strictly forbidden: He:
(a) Embraces the emperor's wife.
(b) Salutes the legions.
(c) Kisses his wife.
(d) Touches the emperor.

2. Julian interprets the dream to mean:
(a) He succeeds Constantius as Augustus.
(b) He conquers Persia.
(c) He dies in a glorious battle.
(d) He is assassinated.

3. Julian believes that Constantius sets him up to fail in Gaul because:
(a) Constantius makes a secret treaty with the Germans.
(b) Constantius provides little in the way of military advice or support.
(c) Constantius doesn't think Gaul is worth fighting for.
(d) Constantius believes Julian is having an affair with Eusebia.

4. After the people proclaim Julian as Augustus, Julian learns that Constantius:
(a) Imprisons Eusebia.
(b) Is gravely ill and ready to turn over his crown.
(c) Is planning to poison him.
(d) Is preparing for a military action against Julian.

5. The person Julian calls "the Galilean" is:
(a) Oribasius, Julian's close friend.
(b) Libanius.
(c) Jesus Christ.
(d) Mardonius, Julian's tutor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The oracle that Oribasius consults states that Julian is destined:

2. Although he is intrigued by the deities, Julian also believes in:

3. Within the span of a few months, all of the following events occur except:

4. As Augustus, Julian attempts to clean up corruption in the palace by dismissing:

5. The army's reaction to Julian's religious decrees can best be described as:

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