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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While the people of Gaul recover from the war between the Roman Empire and the Germans, Julian:
(a) Allows his men to plunder the cities and rich farmlands.
(b) Attempts to keep the people's taxes low.
(c) Enjoys the company of many beautiful women in Paris.
(d) Tries to convert the populace to Hellenism.

2. How does Julian react to Gallus' treatment of Hilarius?
(a) He agrees that Hilarius deserves the treatment.
(b) He challenges Gallus to a duel.
(c) He laughs off the situation.
(d) He is infuriated but does not confront his brother.

3. As a child of Mithra, Julian believes in:
(a) The Hellenistic gods.
(b) The devil.
(c) The Way of Tao.
(d) Vegetarianism.

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

5. Eusebia intercedes with Constantius on Julian's behalf. Eusebia is:
(a) Julian's half sister.
(b) Constantius and Julian's cousin.
(c) Julian's mistress.
(d) Constantius' wife.

6. Gallus marries Constantius' sister, named ____.
(a) Eusebia.
(b) Constantia.
(c) Macrina.
(d) Hilaria.

7. Constantius appoints Gallus as:
(a) Governor of Gaul.
(b) Pro-consul.
(c) Head of his armies.
(d) Caesar.

8. At his coronation, Julian takes action that is strictly forbidden: He:
(a) Kisses his wife.
(b) Salutes the legions.
(c) Embraces the emperor's wife.
(d) Touches the emperor.

9. Which of the two brothers find favor with Constantius?
(a) Both boys.
(b) Gallus.
(c) Julian.
(d) Neither of the two boys.

10. Julian's first indication that he becomes a great warrior and leader comes from:
(a) Sosipatra, a soothsayer.
(b) Constantius Augustus.
(c) Mardonius, his tutor.
(d) Aedesius, the philosopher.

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

12. Constantius eventually grants Julian permission to:
(a) Retake Gaul from the Germans.
(b) March north into Britain.
(c) Lay waste to the lands of those who refuse to surrender.
(d) Retreat back to Rome.

13. When Constantius visits Julian and Gallus, he brings along:
(a) His bodyguards and personal militia.
(b) His lawyers and accountants.
(c) A retinue of officials, clerks and servants.
(d) A group of high priests and religious leaders.

14. Through his military exploits, Julian's hopes to gain:
(a) Power and adulation from the people.
(b) Approval from his father.
(c) Access to Britain.
(d) Peace with the Germans.

15. Constantius' writes instructions to Julian, which includes all of the following except:
(a) Instructions for holding dinner parties.
(b) Battle strategies.
(c) Etiquette tips.
(d) Recipes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. All of the following are factors in the plot to kill Julian except:

3. Julian describes the people of Gaul as all of these except:

4. As Julian becomes more self confident and assertive, Constantius does all of these things except:

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

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