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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. This person dies when Julian is 11.
(a) Julian's tutor, Mardonius.
(b) Julian's father.
(c) Julian's guardian, the Bishop.
(d) Julian's mother.

2. Eventually, Eusebia persuades Constantius to:
(a) Stop persecuting Christians.
(b) Overlook Julian's religious ambivalence.
(c) Allow Julian to visit his father's gravesite.
(d) Appoint Julian as Caesar.

3. Constantius seems unsure about how to treat Julian, and the first thing he does is:
(a) Order him to perform community service.
(b) Forbid him from visiting Eusebia.
(c) Order him to swear an oath of allegiance to Constantius.
(d) Place him under house arrest.

4. Julian learns that Constantius dies when a messenger addresses his as:
(a) Holy Father.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Augustus.
(d) President.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After he becomes Augustus, Julian fills his time with all of these activities except:

2. At his coronation, Julian takes action that is strictly forbidden: He:

3. After the death of the Bishop, Julian and Gallus agree to:

4. When Julian learns that Eusebia is gravely ill:

5. What happens to Julian and Helena's second child?

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. Gallus and Julian have an affair with the same woman, a servant in their household, at the same time. What do you think this says about the two boys?

3. Why does Libanius seek to publish a manuscript about Julian 20 years after his death?

4. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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