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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 always has doubts about:
(a) His legitimacy.
(b) His health.
(c) His religious faith.
(d) His leadership abilities.

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

3. When Julian learns about the death of his child, he:
(a) Expresses no emotion about the incident.
(b) Is shocked and heartbroken.
(c) Seems relieved because he does not really love Helena.
(d) Feels sympathy for Helena's grief.

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

5. Libanius wants to publish Julian's memoirs and asks Priscus to do all of the following except:
(a) Describe his personal interactions with Julian.
(b) Add details about Julian's military campaign.
(c) Correct Julian's errors and exaggerations.
(d) Correct the spelling and grammar errors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian notes that Constantius inspires all of these emotions in his subjects expect:

2. Within the span of a few months, all of the following events occur except:

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

4. While he is in Gaul, Julian receives word that his wife, Helena, gives birth to:

5. While the people of Gaul recover from the war between the Roman Empire and the Germans, Julian:

Short Essay Questions

1. 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).

2. What do Basil and Gregory represent to Julian?

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

4. At about the same time as Julian is defeating the Germans, Helena is giving birth to their first child, a son. Describe the birth and the circumstances surrounding the occasion. How does Julian react when he learns what transpires.

5. Julian's first meeting with Constantius gives him a taste of the power and might of royalty. How does he react to this taste of power?

6. 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?

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

9. Why is Priscus reluctant to be involved with the writing/publishing of the Julian manuscript?

10. Describe Gallus' feelings toward his brother Julian.

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