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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 Eusebia dies, Constantius marries:
(a) Faustina.
(b) Macrina.
(c) His niece.
(d) His half sister.

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

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

4. Which of the two brothers find favor with Constantius?
(a) Neither of the two boys.
(b) Both boys.
(c) Gallus.
(d) Julian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Julian often interprets signs, omens and dreams:

2. During Julian's time in Gaul, Constantius is concerned about Julian because:

3. Within the span of a few months, all of the following events occur except:

4. Helena's last conversation with Julian before her death concerns:

5. According to Julian's journal and memoirs:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. Describe Gallus' feelings toward his brother Julian.

5. 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.

6. 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?

7. Once he is appointed Caesar, Julian is immediately sent to Gaul. Constantius surrounds him with spies and men loyal to the Augustus and does not give him much in the way of military or political support. How does Julian deal with this situation?

8. 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?

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

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

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