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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian's religious fervor seems to have an impact on his troops, as evidenced by a conversation about religion between:
(a) Oribasius and Felix.
(b) Jovian and Callistus.
(c) Maximus and Libanius.
(d) Priscus and Victor.

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

3. When the senate does not ratify and obey his edict, Julian:
(a) Has three senators publicly flogged.
(b) Has the entire senate arrested.
(c) Dismisses all the opposition senators.
(d) Filibusters until the senators grow weary and give in.

4. When the crowd demands that Julian become Augustus:
(a) He agrees because he has no other choice.
(b) He takes Helena's advice and goes to Athens.
(c) He joyfully accepts.
(d) He consults the Oracle at Delphi.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading Julian's journal, Priscus learns that Julian:

2. Julian describes Christianity as:

3. After a dream, Julian believes that he is protected by:

4. The army's reaction to Julian's religious decrees can best be described as:

5. Julian proposes burning his own ships so that:

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