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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian finds the city of Nicromedia in ruins because of:
(a) An attack by German barbarians.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A volcanic eruption.
(d) A tsunami.

2. In Section XX, in order to engage the Persians, the Roman troops have to cross:
(a) A mountain.
(b) A deep gorge.
(c) A graveyard.
(d) A river.

3. Faustina gives birth to:
(a) A stillborn child.
(b) A daughter.
(c) A son.
(d) Twins.

4. Julian claims not to know how he gets wounded. Callistus:
(a) Says a Roman soldier throws the spear and hits Julian by mistake.
(b) Says the spear is thrown by a Persian general.
(c) Says Julian falls on his own spear.
(d) Also claims ignorance about what happens.

5. At one point in the Gaul campaign, Julian considers:
(a) Joining with the Germans to fight Poland.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) Staging a coup and overthrowing Constantius.
(d) Running away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Julian expresses doubts about the outcome of the Persian campaign to:

3. During Julian's time in Gaul, Constantius is concerned about Julian because:

4. After his brief interlude in Athens, Julian returns to:

5. Although he is intrigued by the deities, Julian also believes in:

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