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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. While Julian is in Antioch, he decrees that Christians are not to teach:
(a) The Old Testament.
(b) The classics.
(c) Birth control.
(d) The gospels.

2. Before engaging in battle with the Persian troops, Julian takes a day off for:
(a) Sacrifice to the gods.
(b) Prayer and meditation.
(c) Games and horse racing.
(d) Repair of his body armor.

3. Near Maiozamalcha, Julian and a small scouting party encounter:
(a) An arsenal.
(b) A eunuch.
(c) An ambush.
(d) A lion.

4. Constantius's will names this person as his successor.
(a) Julian.
(b) Jovian.
(c) Callistus.
(d) Victor.

5. Julian claims to support religious freedom, but he clearly favors:
(a) Judaism.
(b) Worship of the Hellenic gods.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Druidism.

Short Answer Questions

1. With the success of his Persia campaign, Julian boasts to his generals that:

2. It is foretold that Julian is fated to die in:

3. As Julian lies dying in his tent, he asks about all of these except:

4. Julian claims not to know how he gets wounded. Callistus:

5. Libanius seeks to secure ______ for Cimon for many years.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. How does Julian react when the signs and messages from the deities are not what he wants to hear?

3. Describe the situation when Julian enters Persia at the start of the campaign when Julian, his generals and the troops first reach the Euphrates River.

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

5. Throughout his life, Julian is influenced and makes decisions based on signs, omens and dreams. At one point, he dreams about a tree. Describe this dream and his interpretation of it.

6. 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?

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

8. Describe the scene of the battle near Ctesiphon the next day. What does Julian do during the battle? What does he do immediately after the battle?

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

10. How does Julian really feel about religion at the time of his ascension to the position of Augustus?

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