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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. After the death of the Bishop, Julian and Gallus agree to:
(a) Share the same mistress.
(b) Study Christian scripture together.
(c) Build a chapel together.
(d) Compare their sexual experiences.

2. As a youngster, Gallus is best described as:
(a) Naïve.
(b) Intelligent.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Angry.

3. Julian notes that Constantius inspires all of these emotions in his subjects expect:
(a) Admiration.
(b) Awe.
(c) Fear.
(d) Contempt.

4. 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) Joins his men at the front and demonstrates his courage.
(d) Relies on signs and omens to determine the outcome.

5. In Gaul, Julian's army is plagued by:
(a) Desertion.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Smallpox.

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian often interprets signs, omens and dreams:

2. Constantius kills Gallus by:

3. After Gallus' death, Constantius sends Julian to:

4. Although he is intrigued by the deities, Julian also believes in:

5. Through his military exploits, Julian's hopes to gain:

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Julian states that his 47 days in Athens are the happiest days of his life. Why is Julian happy during his stay in Athens?

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. On numerous occasions, Julian ignores, forgives or excuses his brother's vile behavior. Why do you think he does this?

9. What do Basil and Gregory represent to Julian?

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

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