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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. The Heirophant of Greece is:
(a) The emperor's ambassador to Greece.
(b) The de facto mayor of Athens.
(c) The personification of the sun god on earth.
(d) The custodian of the mysteries of Eleusis.

2. After meeting Macrina in Athens, Priscus describes her as:
(a) Disagreeable.
(b) Obese.
(c) Loyal.
(d) Beautiful.

3. While in Gaul, during the actual fighting against the German invaders, Julian:
(a) Rallies the local population to join his cause.
(b) Makes strategic decisions based on intelligence.
(c) Relies on signs and omens to determine the outcome.
(d) Joins his men at the front and demonstrates his courage.

4. As he gains military success, Julian begins to see Constantius as:
(a) Wise and knowledgeable.
(b) Weak and selfish.
(c) Determined and shrewd.
(d) Conniving and cowardly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian put his utmost trust in:

2. According to Julian's journal and memoirs:

3. Despite the lack of support and supplies from Rome:

4. Julian always has doubts about:

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Sosipatra and what effect does she have on Julian's life?

2. 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).

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

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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