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

2. According to Julian's journal and memoirs:
(a) The people are loyal to Constantius even though he is cruel and selfish.
(b) The people are afraid to say anything negative about the government.
(c) The people all love him and want to see him become emperor.
(d) The people do not understand that he is trying to make their lives better.

3. Constantius kills Gallus by:
(a) Stoning.
(b) Beheading.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Starvation.

4. Through his military exploits, Julian's hopes to gain:
(a) Access to Britain.
(b) Peace with the Germans.
(c) Power and adulation from the people.
(d) Approval from his father.

5. Julian's first indication that he becomes a great warrior and leader comes from:
(a) Mardonius, his tutor.
(b) Aedesius, the philosopher.
(c) Constantius Augustus.
(d) Sosipatra, a soothsayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sosipatra prophesies all of the following except:

2. As he grows older Gallus becomes more and more cruel. For this, Julian blames:

3. As a youngster, Gallus is best described as:

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

5. Julian recalls his father as:

Short Essay Questions

1. Julian insists that his brother is led astray by Constantia. Do you think this is true? What evidence can you cite to support your answer?

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

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

4. 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?

5. Julian's friend Oribasius reminds him that he is in possession of a packet of instructions from Constantius and urges him to open the packet. What information is contained in the packet? How does Julian react to the information?

6. 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?

7. 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.

8. In Chapter V, Gallus is named Caesar and marries Constantius's sister, Constantia. Do you think this is a coincidence? How do you explain these two almost simultaneous occurrences?

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

10. 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?

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