View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In planning his battle strategy, Julian often depends on:
(a) The advice of his generals.
(b) Signs, omens and dreams.
(c) Guerilla tactics.
(d) The element of surprise.

2. Gallus marries Constantius' sister, named ____.
(a) Hilaria.
(b) Macrina.
(c) Eusebia.
(d) Constantia.

3. Julian's attitude towards battle is:
(a) Frightened and worried.
(b) Eager and optimistic.
(c) Ambivalent.
(d) Cautious and wary.

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

5. While the people of Gaul recover from the war between the Roman Empire and the Germans, Julian:
(a) Attempts to keep the people's taxes low.
(b) Tries to convert the populace to Hellenism.
(c) Enjoys the company of many beautiful women in Paris.
(d) Allows his men to plunder the cities and rich farmlands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian tells his generals he is confident he prevails against the Persians because:

2. To hide his doubts about Christianity, Julian:

3. Julian is pierced in the side with a spear. When the doctors examine Julian's wound, they say:

4. Julian proposes burning his own ships so that:

5. Julian's troops enter Persia and make camp at this river:

(see the answer key)

This section contains 311 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample