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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. When Libanius is refused permission to publish the Julian manuscript, his reaction is:
(a) He takes out some details to make the manuscript more acceptable.
(b) He is extremely disappointed.
(c) He publishes the manuscript secretly.
(d) He changes the title and the names of some of the characters.

2. After his initial confrontation with the Persians, Julian slaughters:
(a) A company of men.
(b) A flock of sheep.
(c) A ram.
(d) A bull.

3. After Julian's death, _____ is named emperor.
(a) Antonius.
(b) Maximus.
(c) Jovian.
(d) Julius.

4. After a key battle against the Persian army, Julian becomes angry when his sacrifice goes awry, and vows:
(a) To sharpen his knife.
(b) To ask God's forgiveness for his transgressions.
(c) Never to sacrifice to Aries, the god of war, again.
(d) To double the sacrifice next time.

5. As Augustus, Julian attempts to clean up corruption in the palace by dismissing:
(a) All the eunuchs.
(b) The entertainers and singers.
(c) The kitchen staff.
(d) All of Constantius's former servants.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the temple to Apollo is burned, Julian blames:

2. Julian expresses doubts about the outcome of the Persian campaign to:

3. Libanius needs permission from ______ to publish his manuscript about Julian.

4. Julian finds the city of Nicromedia in ruins because of:

5. Just a few miles from the Tigris River, Julian declares a brief respite from the fighting to:

Short Essay Questions

1. Julian has grown more and more enamored with belief in the Hellenistic gods and more distant from Christianity. His dislike of Christian holidays is well known. Why does he publicly celebrate Epiphany?

2. Describe Julian's lifestyle after he becomes Augustus.

3. What happens during the year of the famine in Antioch? Who is responsible for the famine? Who is blamed?

4. When Julian's army and the general populace begin calling for Julian to become Augustus, he seems unsure how to react. Do you think he wants to become Augustus or not? Why does he seem to act so coy about the people's call?

5. Several things happen that suggest to Julian that his death may be imminent. Cite some of these occurrences. What does Julian think about these incidents and how does he react?

6. How does Julian deal with the famine in Antioch?

7. After Constantius dies and his will is read, Julian's position as Augustus is solidified and validated. How? What is the first thing Julian does to demonstrate his power?

8. The relationship between Julian and Eusebia is never really made clear. Describe what you know about this relationship.

9. Once he is Augustus, how does Julian display his disdain for Christianity?

10. Julian may have a sense that he is becoming drunk with power and losing touch with real people and real issues. Describe the incident at the baths that illustrates his awareness.

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