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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian put his utmost trust in:
(a) The sun god.
(b) His military training and discipline.
(c) The grace of God.
(d) His family connections.

2. After Julian becomes emperor, Priscus notices a change in his temperament. Priscus describes Julian as becoming:
(a) Indecisive.
(b) Stubborn and intransigent.
(c) Vain and selfish.
(d) Moody and ill-tempered.

3. St. Mammas is:
(a) A shepherd whose remains are thought to cure diseases.
(b) An itinerant monk.
(c) A priest who counsels Christians in Rome.
(d) A healer who ministeres to the sick and lame.

4. In the year of the famine in Antioch, the leaders of Antioch:
(a) Build an irrigation system to water the parched crops.
(b) Make sacrifices to the deities.
(c) Do nothing to prepare.
(d) Purchase grain from Egypt.

5. Julian is drawn to Gregory and Basil because:
(a) They have an interesting circle of friends.
(b) They openly espouse Hellenism.
(c) They represent what he believes he would like to be.
(d) He is attracted to bearded men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Constantius appoints Gallus as:

2. When Julian learns that Eusebia is gravely ill:

3. After Oribasius reports the Oracle's prediction to Julian, Julian instructs Oribasius:

4. While Julian is in Antioch, he decrees that Christians are not to teach:

5. According to Priscus, the omens for the military campaign are:

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