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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Just a few miles from the Tigris River, Julian declares a brief respite from the fighting to:
(a) Catch up on his journal so there is an accurate transcription of the events.
(b) Pray, fast and meditate on his next steps.
(c) Allow his lame horse to rest.
(d) Repair the straps of his armor.

5. Julian spends 47 days in Athens:
(a) Planning his Persian campaign.
(b) Recovering from fever.
(c) Training in the martial arts.
(d) Studying.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Heirophant of Greece is:

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

3. Julian recalls his father as:

4. Julian relies on his financial adviser to advise him on how to deal with shortages caused by the famine. This adviser's name is:

5. The person Julian calls "the Galilean" is:

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