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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. Julian relies on his financial adviser to advise him on how to deal with shortages caused by the famine. This adviser's name is:
(a) Jovian.
(b) Oribasius.
(c) Felix.
(d) Maximus.

2. Faustina gives birth to:
(a) A stillborn child.
(b) Twins.
(c) A daughter.
(d) A son.

3. The deaf-mute child Julian saves from his men becomes:
(a) A masseuse.
(b) A spy for the Persian army.
(c) A secret messenger.
(d) Devoted to Julian for the rest of his life.

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

5. When Julian gives orders for the army to head north, it is a sign that they are headed:
(a) Back to Rome.
(b) Into Gaul.
(c) Towards Macedonia.
(d) For defeat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before engaging in battle with the Persian troops, Julian takes a day off for:

2. The army's reaction to Julian's religious decrees can best be described as:

3. Julian's religious fervor seems to have an impact on his troops, as evidenced by a conversation about religion between:

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

5. Maximus and his wife make a pact concerning:

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

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

5. 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?

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. 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.

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

9. Julian travels overland to Antioch stopping in various towns along the way. What reason does he give for the journey and what does Julian hope to accomplish by visiting the towns en route?

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

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