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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Julian often bases his decisions on:
(a) His wife's recommendations.
(b) Signs and omens.
(c) The advice of psychics.
(d) Tea leaf readings.

5. Julian's relationship with his half brother, Gallus, is best described as:
(a) Non-existent.
(b) Enigmatic.
(c) Hostile.
(d) Cordial.

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

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

8. Julian often interprets signs, omens and dreams:
(a) As proof that he is divine.
(b) As indications that God is speaking to him.
(c) As messages from his dead father.
(d) In ways that favor him.

9. After a disastrous famine, people blame:
(a) Theophilus.
(b) Constantia.
(c) Gallus.
(d) God.

10. Alone at the baths, Julian meets all of these people except:
(a) Gregory.
(b) Oribasius.
(c) Basil.
(d) Priscus.

11. While Julian is being initiated into the mysteries, hooded men hurl insults at him, calling him all of these things except:
(a) A fraud.
(b) A coward.
(c) An elitist.
(d) A goat.

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

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

14. After he becomes emperor, Julian again faces the threat of invasion along his borders. This time, the threat is from:
(a) German invaders.
(b) Pirates from North Africa.
(c) Macedonian rebels.
(d) Portuguese traders.

15. Julian attempts to maintain positive relations with Constantius by all of the following except:
(a) Avoiding open signs of disloyalty.
(b) Communicating regularly via messengers.
(c) Sending gifts.
(d) Hiding his anti-Christian sentiments.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Julian learns that Eusebia is gravely ill:

3. As a child, Julian loves:

4. At his coronation, Julian takes action that is strictly forbidden: He:

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

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