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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his wife's death, Julian takes a vow:
(a) Not to remarry for ten years.
(b) Of celibacy.
(c) To re-commit to Christianity.
(d) To seek immediate medical attention if he is wounded.

2. On his way to Antioch in section XV, Julian stops in cities along the way and visits:
(a) The sacred river.
(b) Temples to the Hellenistic gods.
(c) Museums, libraries and theaters.
(d) Groups of philosophers.

3. Julian attempts to maintain positive relations with Constantius by all of the following except:
(a) Hiding his anti-Christian sentiments.
(b) Communicating regularly via messengers.
(c) Avoiding open signs of disloyalty.
(d) Sending gifts.

4. Julian arrives in Antioch on a holiday. It is:
(a) The Summer Solstice.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Epiphany.
(d) The festival that commemorates the death of Adonis.

5. With the success of his Persia campaign, Julian boasts to his generals that:
(a) He conquers more land for Rome that any other emperor.
(b) He fights with his men on the front lines and does not hide in his tent.
(c) He is protected by the shield of God and does not die in battle.
(d) He kills more enemy soldiers than any of them.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Persian army use ____ to carry their archers.

2. Julian's relationship with his half brother, Gallus, is best described as:

3. In Section XXIII, the Persians attack during the hiatus and the skirmish escalates, until:

4. Faustina gives birth to:

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

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