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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 person Julian calls "the Galilean" is:
(a) Libanius.
(b) Jesus Christ.
(c) Oribasius, Julian's close friend.
(d) Mardonius, Julian's tutor.

2. Julian is drawn to Gregory and Basil because:
(a) They have an interesting circle of friends.
(b) They represent what he believes he would like to be.
(c) He is attracted to bearded men.
(d) They openly espouse Hellenism.

3. As Julian becomes more self confident and assertive, Constantius does all of these things except:
(a) Try to curb his authority.
(b) Call him back to Rome regularly.
(c) Keep his army small and weak.
(d) Place spies around him.

4. When the crowd demands that Julian become Augustus:
(a) He joyfully accepts.
(b) He consults the Oracle at Delphi.
(c) He takes Helena's advice and goes to Athens.
(d) He agrees because he has no other choice.

5. Julian excuses his brother's actions by saying:
(a) That he is depressed.
(b) That he has syphilis.
(c) That he is abused as a child.
(d) That he is led astray by Constantia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sosipatra prophesies all of the following except:

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

4. Which of these phrases does not describe Julian's relationship with his brother, Gallus?

5. Julian believes that if he succeeds in taking Gaul:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Julian deal with his religious doubts, questions and qualms?

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. 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?

6. 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?

7. Describe Julian's relationship with his brother, Gallus.

8. 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?

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

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