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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As Julian becomes more self confident and assertive, Constantius does all of these things except:
2. Hilarius is:
3. Sosipatra prophesies all of the following except:
4. Eusebia pays a midwife to:
5. As a child of Mithra, Julian believes in:
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Basil and Gregory represent to Julian?
2. 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?
3. Why is it appropriate that Libanius and Priscus discuss things like their health and families as well as their memories of Julian and opinions about the current rulers of the land in the first chapter of this book?
4. Julian first meets his cousin, Constantius, when he is 16. How does he prepare for the encounter and what is his reaction to the visit?
5. Who is Sosipatra and what effect does she have on Julian's life?
6. What are Julian's observations about the people of Gaul?
7. How does Julian deal with his religious doubts, questions and qualms?
8. Julian marries Helena in 355. What is their relationship like? Why do you think the relationship is as it is?
9. 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?
10. Julian insists that his brother is led astray by Constantia. Do you think this is true? What evidence can you cite to support your answer?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the two brothers, Julian and Gallus, as boys, as young men and as Caesars. How are their ways of dealing with the world and with other people different/similar? What do you learn about their goals, desires, beliefs and principles? How do the two brothers change over time?
Essay Topic 2
From an early age, Julian has a nose for political correctness and self-preservation. Explore how this tendency to internalize his real thoughts and feelings (some might say deceive others about his true beliefs and intentions) manifested in several aspects of Julian's life.
Essay Topic 3
What ultimately brings Julian down and causes and his era to end? Do you think it is Julian himself? Do you think it is his destiny or the will of the people or simply the march of history or some other factor that brings Julian's reign and the changes he seeks to effect to a halt? Explain Julian's ultimate failure and death in big picture terms.
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