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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before engaging in battle with the Persian troops, Julian takes a day off for:
(a) Sacrifice to the gods.
(b) Repair of his body armor.
(c) Prayer and meditation.
(d) Games and horse racing.

2. Constantius' writes instructions to Julian, which includes all of the following except:
(a) Battle strategies.
(b) Recipes.
(c) Etiquette tips.
(d) Instructions for holding dinner parties.

3. Julian is pierced in the side with a spear. When the doctors examine Julian's wound, they say:
(a) It is a minor scratch.
(b) The spear tip contains poison.
(c) One should never go into battle without adequate armor.
(d) There is nothing to be done and he dies.

4. Maximus claims to tell about the location and manner of Julian's death by:
(a) Aries, the sun god.
(b) The angel Gabriel.
(c) Persephone, the Queen of the Dead.
(d) Callistus.

5. Eusebia intercedes with Constantius on Julian's behalf. Eusebia is:
(a) Julian's half sister.
(b) Constantius and Julian's cousin.
(c) Constantius' wife.
(d) Julian's mistress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian's first winter in Gaul is spent:

2. Following the fall of Maiozamalcha, Julian's soldiers have a lottery to divide up the:

3. Once Julian becomes Caesar, he demonstrates all these character qualities except:

4. In his quest for power and authority, Julian continues in section XI to:

5. Julian describes the people of Gaul as all of these except:

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