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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 a dream, Julian believes that he is protected by:
(a) The estate manager.
(b) Bodyguards.
(c) Angels.
(d) The sun god.

2. Julian's feelings about his two children:
(a) Are influenced by his love for Macrina.
(b) Are typical of Roman men of that era.
(c) Are influenced by his bad relationship with Helena.
(d) Seem to resemble the way his father feels about him.

3. Julian's reluctance to become Augustus probably stems from:
(a) His love for Eusebia.
(b) His doubts about Christianity.
(c) His belief that it is not yet his time to become Augustus.
(d) His fear that Constantius accuses him of treason.

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

5. Constantius' writes instructions to Julian, which includes all of the following except:
(a) Etiquette tips.
(b) Instructions for holding dinner parties.
(c) Recipes.
(d) Battle strategies.

Short Answer Questions

1. While he is in Gaul, Julian receives word that his wife, Helena, gives birth to:

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

3. While Julian is being initiated into the mysteries, hooded men hurl insults at him, calling him all of these things except:

4. St. Mammas is:

5. Gallus advises Julian to be careful about:

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. Describe Julian's initiation into the mysteries of Eleusis. Who initiates him and what are some of the initiation rites?

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

4. Julian often claims that he dislikes the ritual, etiquette and intrigue of the royal court, that he does not seek to acquire rank or power, and that he longs only to become a scholar. Do you think this is true? Give evidence for your answer/

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

6. Gallus and his wife, Constantia, appear to be cut from the same cloth. What do you learn about them and their tastes and habits?

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

8. What do Basil and Gregory represent to Julian?

9. Describe Gallus' feelings toward his brother Julian.

10. 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?

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