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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Sosipatra prophesies all of the following except:
(a) Julian marrying Helena.
(b) Julian is a military and political leader.
(c) Julian dies in a place called Phrygia.
(d) Julian dies a warrior's death.

5. All of the following are factors in the plot to kill Julian except:
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Greed.
(c) Religion.
(d) Jealousy.

6. Julian learns that Constantius dies when a messenger addresses his as:
(a) Holy Father.
(b) President.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Caesar.

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

8. In Gaul, Julian's army is plagued by:
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Malaria.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Desertion.

9. Julian's public observance of Epiphany is notable because:
(a) He is in mourning over the death of Helena.
(b) He is in Athens at the time.
(c) His dislike of Christian holidays is well known.
(d) He is very private about religious observances.

10. Hilarius is:
(a) Julian's favorite magician.
(b) Julian's favorite dancer.
(c) Julian's favorite groom.
(d) Julian's favorite fencing partner.

11. Julian describes all these aspects of the mysteries of Hellenism, except:
(a) Bathing a pig in the sea.
(b) Ritual sacrifice of a pig.
(c) Worshiping at the shrine of Aphrodite.
(d) Crossing a bridge on foot.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Constantius' relationship to the brothers, Julian and Gallus?

2. Eventually, Eusebia persuades Constantius to:

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

4. Julian put his utmost trust in:

5. Gallus marries Constantius' sister, named ____.

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