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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian's reluctance to become Augustus probably stems from:
(a) His doubts about Christianity.
(b) His belief that it is not yet his time to become Augustus.
(c) His fear that Constantius accuses him of treason.
(d) His love for Eusebia.

2. During his time in Athens, Julian is able to go to the baths alone one morning because:
(a) His bodyguard is arrested for brawling.
(b) His bodyguard has a fever.
(c) His bodyguard is dismissed.
(d) His bodyguard is hung over.

3. After a dream, Julian believes that he is protected by:
(a) Bodyguards.
(b) Angels.
(c) The sun god.
(d) The estate manager.

4. After Eusebia dies, Constantius marries:
(a) His niece.
(b) His half sister.
(c) Faustina.
(d) Macrina.

5. To hide his doubts about Christianity, Julian:
(a) Makes a pilgrimage to a monastery.
(b) Learns to recite scripture and bury his true feelings.
(c) Tries to convert his mistress to Christianity.
(d) Prays twice every day.

6. Helena's last conversation with Julian before her death concerns:
(a) Her grief over the deaths of her two children.
(b) Her regret that she does not produce a suitable heir.
(c) Her fear that Julian is killed.
(d) Repairs to the roof of her villa.

7. Once Julian becomes Caesar, he demonstrates all these character qualities except:
(a) Courage.
(b) Cruelty.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Shrewdness.

8. Julian's first winter in Gaul is spent:
(a) Negotiating with local warlords for food and supplies.
(b) Fighting minor skirmishes.
(c) Fighting an all-out war against the Visigoths.
(d) Building roads, bridges and tunnels for the army.

9. When Julian talks about the future with Helena in section IX, she urges him to:
(a) Return to Gaul to fight the Germans.
(b) Become Augustus.
(c) Make love to her.
(d) Return to Athens to resume his studies.

10. As he grows older Gallus becomes more and more cruel. For this, Julian blames:
(a) Constantius Augustus, who encourages savagery among his men.
(b) His wife, Constantia.
(c) Gallus' devotion to Christianity.
(d) His father, who favors Julian over Gallus.

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

12. What aspect of Gallus' character is revealed by his treatment of Hilarius?
(a) His jealousy.
(b) His cruelty.
(c) His insecurity.
(d) His deceit.

13. After the death of the Bishop, Julian and Gallus agree to:
(a) Study Christian scripture together.
(b) Compare their sexual experiences.
(c) Share the same mistress.
(d) Build a chapel together.

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

15. Julian describes the people of Gaul as all of these except:
(a) Neatly dressed.
(b) Impoverished.
(c) Ready for battle.
(d) Well groomed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Libanius and Priscus correspond about all of the following topics except:

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

3. Julian interprets the dream to mean:

4. What happens to Julian and Helena's second child?

5. After a disastrous famine, people blame:

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