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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gallus' wife, Constantia, eventually dies from:
(a) Childbirth.
(b) Poison.
(c) Fever.
(d) Suicide.

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

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

4. As a child, Julian loves:
(a) Riding horses.
(b) Music.
(c) Learning.
(d) Playing war games.

5. As Julian becomes more self confident and assertive, Constantius does all of these things except:
(a) Call him back to Rome regularly.
(b) Try to curb his authority.
(c) Keep his army small and weak.
(d) Place spies around him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian's reluctance to become Augustus probably stems from:

2. Julian believes that if he succeeds in taking Gaul:

3. After a dream, Julian believes that he is protected by:

4. Libanius plans to title his publication about Julian:

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Julian's observations about the people of Gaul?

2. Once he is appointed Caesar, Julian is immediately sent to Gaul. Constantius surrounds him with spies and men loyal to the Augustus and does not give him much in the way of military or political support. How does Julian deal with this situation?

3. After a few weeks in Athens, Julian is recalled to Italy by his cousin, Augustus Constantius. What is his reaction to being recalled? Why? Why does he think Constantius may be out to get him at this point?

4. Describe Julian's relationship with his brother, Gallus.

5. Julian is gaining confidence and developing skill as a military leader. Cite evidence or his military skills and success at about this time (356-358).

6. In Chapter V, Julian has a religious experience that has a great impact on his life. Explain.

7. As a youngster, Julian expresses awareness of his own mortality and even fear for his life. Why?

8. What does Gallus' treatment of Hilarius show about his character? What does Julian's reaction to the Hilarius incident reveal about his character?

9. Describe Julian's initiation into the mysteries of Eleusis. Who initiates him and what are some of the initiation rites?

10. Julian marries Helena in 355. What is their relationship like? Why do you think the relationship is as it is?

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