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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Priscus, the omens for the military campaign are:
(a) Unclear.
(b) Positive.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Negative.

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

3. Julian demonstrates his religious zeal by all of the following except:
(a) Sacrificing 1000 white birds.
(b) Slaughtering 100 bulls.
(c) Going to confession.
(d) Praying to the deities.

4. After a dream, Julian believes that he is protected by:
(a) Angels.
(b) The estate manager.
(c) The sun god.
(d) Bodyguards.

5. Julian's relationship with his wife, Helena, is best described as:
(a) Strained.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Tender.
(d) Loveless.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is in Maiozamalcha that Julian finds the boy who becomes his servant. The boy is:

2. Libanius wants to publish Julian's memoirs and asks Priscus to do all of the following except:

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

4. Gallus' wife, Constantia, eventually dies from:

5. This person dies when Julian is 11.

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