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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his quest for power and authority, Julian continues in section XI to:
(a) Consult wise men and prophets for signs of the future.
(b) Look for ways to undermine Constantius.
(c) Pray to God for guidance.
(d) Take spa treatments for his strength and health.

2. Oribasius of Pergamom is:
(a) Constantius' physician.
(b) Constantius' psychic.
(c) Constantius' scribe.
(d) Constantius' eunuch.

3. After his wife's death, Julian takes a vow:
(a) To seek immediate medical attention if he is wounded.
(b) Not to remarry for ten years.
(c) Of celibacy.
(d) To re-commit to Christianity.

4. When Julian learns that Eusebia is gravely ill:
(a) He rushes to her bedside.
(b) He makes no comment.
(c) He finds another mistress.
(d) He blames Constantius.

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

6. Julian believes that if he succeeds in taking Gaul:
(a) Constantius retires and names him as his successor.
(b) Constantius begins to trust him.
(c) Constantius rewards him with land and wealth.
(d) Constantius allows him to return to Athens.

7. After Helena's death, Julian says he feels:
(a) Lonely and depressed.
(b) Confused.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Relieved.

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

9. In planning his battle strategy, Julian often depends on:
(a) Signs, omens and dreams.
(b) The advice of his generals.
(c) Guerilla tactics.
(d) The element of surprise.

10. Julian's relationship with his wife, Helena, is best described as:
(a) Tender.
(b) Strained.
(c) Loveless.
(d) Hostile.

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

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

13. After meeting Macrina in Athens, Priscus describes her as:
(a) Obese.
(b) Loyal.
(c) Disagreeable.
(d) Beautiful.

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

15. 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) Attempts to keep the people's taxes low.
(c) Allows his men to plunder the cities and rich farmlands.
(d) Enjoys the company of many beautiful women in Paris.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his brief interlude in Athens, Julian returns to:

2. Despite the lack of support and supplies from Rome:

3. According to Julian's journal and memoirs:

4. Julian's first winter in Gaul is spent:

5. While in Athens, Julian encounters all of the following except:

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