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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While in Gaul, during the actual fighting against the German invaders, Julian:
(a) Relies on signs and omens to determine the outcome.
(b) Rallies the local population to join his cause.
(c) Joins his men at the front and demonstrates his courage.
(d) Makes strategic decisions based on intelligence.

2. Julian interprets the dream to mean:
(a) He succeeds Constantius as Augustus.
(b) He is assassinated.
(c) He conquers Persia.
(d) He dies in a glorious battle.

3. Libanius and Priscus correspond about all of the following topics except:
(a) Other people's children.
(b) Their health.
(c) The cost of copying a manuscript.
(d) Their children.

4. Helena is buried:
(a) In Persia.
(b) In Rome.
(c) In Athens.
(d) In France.

5. This person dies when Julian is 11.
(a) Julian's father.
(b) Julian's mother.
(c) Julian's tutor, Mardonius.
(d) Julian's guardian, the Bishop.

6. When Julian learns about the death of his child, he:
(a) Is shocked and heartbroken.
(b) Feels sympathy for Helena's grief.
(c) Expresses no emotion about the incident.
(d) Seems relieved because he does not really love Helena.

7. Julian learns that Constantius is planning to march against him:
(a) From Eusebia.
(b) By intercepting a letter.
(c) By torturing a steward.
(d) Through a spy.

8. Despite the lack of support and supplies from Rome:
(a) Julian continues to pray to God for victory.
(b) The people of Gaul welcome Julian as a conquering hero.
(c) Julian eventually defeats the Germans soundly.
(d) Julian's troops remain loyal and committed to him.

9. Eusebia pays a midwife to:
(a) Kidnap Helena's child.
(b) Cut the umbilical cord too short.
(c) Make sure Helena stays in bed during her pregnancy.
(d) Provide herbs and unguents to ease Helena's pain during the birthing process.

10. As a child, Julian loves:
(a) Playing war games.
(b) Music.
(c) Learning.
(d) Riding horses.

11. After Gallus' death, Constantius sends Julian to:
(a) Greece.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Phrygia.
(d) Persia.

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

13. Julian believes that Constantius sets him up to fail in Gaul because:
(a) Constantius makes a secret treaty with the Germans.
(b) Constantius believes Julian is having an affair with Eusebia.
(c) Constantius provides little in the way of military advice or support.
(d) Constantius doesn't think Gaul is worth fighting for.

14. St. Mammas is:
(a) A shepherd whose remains are thought to cure diseases.
(b) A priest who counsels Christians in Rome.
(c) A healer who ministeres to the sick and lame.
(d) An itinerant monk.

15. Eventually, Eusebia persuades Constantius to:
(a) Appoint Julian as Caesar.
(b) Overlook Julian's religious ambivalence.
(c) Allow Julian to visit his father's gravesite.
(d) Stop persecuting Christians.

Short Answer Questions

1. After meeting Macrina in Athens, Priscus describes her as:

2. When Constantius visits Julian and Gallus, he brings along:

3. Julian describes all these aspects of the mysteries of Hellenism, except:

4. While Julian is being initiated into the mysteries, hooded men hurl insults at him, calling him all of these things except:

5. As he gains military success, Julian begins to see Constantius as:

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