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

2. Julian's attitude towards battle is:
(a) Frightened and worried.
(b) Cautious and wary.
(c) Ambivalent.
(d) Eager and optimistic.

3. Julian spends 47 days in Athens:
(a) Training in the martial arts.
(b) Planning his Persian campaign.
(c) Recovering from fever.
(d) Studying.

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

5. During his time in Athens, Julian is able to go to the baths alone one morning because:
(a) His bodyguard has a fever.
(b) His bodyguard is arrested for brawling.
(c) His bodyguard is hung over.
(d) His bodyguard is dismissed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian interprets the dream to mean:

2. Libanius plans to title his publication about Julian:

3. Gallus advises Julian to be careful about:

4. When Julian learns that Eusebia is gravely ill:

5. After Gallus is named Caesar, Libanius goes to Gallus' home and observes:

Short Essay Questions

1. Julian loses many of the adults of his young life. Describe three of these losses and how they influence him as a youth.

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

3. Julian says he longs to be an ordinary student. Name and describe the roles of at least three people who encourage his scholarly ambition.

4. Julian often claims that he dislikes the ritual, etiquette and intrigue of the royal court, that he does not seek to acquire rank or power, and that he longs only to become a scholar. Do you think this is true? Give evidence for your answer/

5. What happens when Julian finally has his long-awaited battle with the Germans? What does he carry into battle with him and how does he feel about carrying the item?

6. Julian meets Macrina and her uncle, Prohaeresius, while he is in Athens. What role do these two individuals play in Julian's life?

7. Why is it appropriate that Libanius and Priscus discuss things like their health and families as well as their memories of Julian and opinions about the current rulers of the land in the first chapter of this book?

8. Julian first meets his cousin, Constantius, when he is 16. How does he prepare for the encounter and what is his reaction to the visit?

9. Describe Julian's relationship with his father. How does he know his father loves him?

10. The seeds of Julian's religious conflict are also sown in chapter two. What memories indicate that Julian experiences doubts, questions and great interest in things metaphysical as a youngster?

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