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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian excuses his brother's actions by saying:
(a) That he is depressed.
(b) That he has syphilis.
(c) That he is abused as a child.
(d) That he is led astray by Constantia.

2. Julian's first indication that he becomes a great warrior and leader comes from:
(a) Sosipatra, a soothsayer.
(b) Aedesius, the philosopher.
(c) Constantius Augustus.
(d) Mardonius, his tutor.

3. 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.

4. After Oribasius reports the Oracle's prediction to Julian, Julian instructs Oribasius:
(a) To proclaim a day of celebration.
(b) To send the news via messengers throughout the empire.
(c) To tell no one.
(d) To consult with Maximus.

5. When Julian officially becomes Augustus, one of his first actions is to:
(a) Call for sacrifices to the Hellenic gods.
(b) Make his birthday a national holiday.
(c) Declare war on Spain.
(d) Annex Switzerland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian often interprets signs, omens and dreams:

2. Oribasius of Pergamom is:

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

4. Julian interprets the dream to mean:

5. After Julian becomes emperor, Priscus notices a change in his temperament. Priscus describes Julian as becoming:

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