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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian claims to have information that _____ is behind the plot to kill him.
(a) Victor.
(b) Libanius.
(c) Priscus.
(d) Maximus.

2. The oracle that Oribasius consults states that Julian is destined:
(a) Not to restore the temple at Delphi.
(b) To succeed in his quest for enlightenment.
(c) To triumph in his war with Persia.
(d) To die without a male heir.

3. After Oribasius reports the Oracle's prediction to Julian, Julian instructs Oribasius:
(a) To send the news via messengers throughout the empire.
(b) To proclaim a day of celebration.
(c) To consult with Maximus.
(d) To tell no one.

4. In retaliation for the destruction of the temple to Apollo, Julian closes:
(a) The market.
(b) The brothels.
(c) The cathedral.
(d) The theaters.

5. In Section XIX, At Anatha, Julius encounters:
(a) Hadrian, a philosopher he admires.
(b) A Roman soldier who is left behind when the Romans invaded that city 66 years earlier.
(c) Macrina and a child she claims is Julian's son.
(d) Mardonius, his boyhood tutor.

6. Julian tells his generals he is confident he prevails against the Persians because:
(a) A spy tells him that many of the Persians are sick with dysentery.
(b) He has information from the gods.
(c) He has a recurring dream about the victory.
(d) The Roman soldiers are better trained and more courageous.

7. After a key battle against the Persian army, Julian becomes angry when his sacrifice goes awry, and vows:
(a) Never to sacrifice to Aries, the god of war, again.
(b) To sharpen his knife.
(c) To double the sacrifice next time.
(d) To ask God's forgiveness for his transgressions.

8. Salatius warns Julian that the troops are singing a song about:
(a) Returning home without him.
(b) The beautiful, desirable women of Persia.
(c) The gods favoring Persia to win the war.
(d) His deaf-mute servant.

9. Following the fall of Maiozamalcha, Julian's soldiers have a lottery to divide up the:
(a) Stockpiles of grain.
(b) Women.
(c) Cattle.
(d) Captured weapons.

10. Julian is pierced in the side with a spear. When the doctors examine Julian's wound, they say:
(a) There is nothing to be done and he dies.
(b) One should never go into battle without adequate armor.
(c) The spear tip contains poison.
(d) It is a minor scratch.

11. After Julian's death, _____ is named emperor.
(a) Jovian.
(b) Julius.
(c) Maximus.
(d) Antonius.

12. Just a few miles from the Tigris River, Julian declares a brief respite from the fighting to:
(a) Allow his lame horse to rest.
(b) Repair the straps of his armor.
(c) Catch up on his journal so there is an accurate transcription of the events.
(d) Pray, fast and meditate on his next steps.

13. The deaf-mute child Julian saves from his men becomes:
(a) Devoted to Julian for the rest of his life.
(b) A masseuse.
(c) A secret messenger.
(d) A spy for the Persian army.

14. Libanius eventually learns that it is ______ who kills Julian.
(a) Theodosius.
(b) Priscus.
(c) Callistus.
(d) Jovian.

15. Towards the end of Julian's campaign in Persia, although he continues to base many of his decisions on signs and omens, Julian:
(a) Still espouses freedom of religion.
(b) No longer celebrates Christian holidays.
(c) Prays daily to God and goes to confession regularly.
(d) Seems angry that the deities abandon him.

Short Answer Questions

1. With the success of his Persia campaign, Julian boasts to his generals that:

2. Among the principal military commanders who accompany Julian into Persia are all of these except:

3. Julian expresses doubts about the outcome of the Persian campaign to:

4. Near Maiozamalcha, Julian and a small scouting party encounter:

5. Julian claims to support religious freedom, but he clearly favors:

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