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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 a youngster, Gallus is best described as:
2. Julian learns that Constantius dies when a messenger addresses his as:
3. Eusebia pays a midwife to:
4. After Helena's death, Julian says he feels:
5. Julian notes that Constantius inspires all of these emotions in his subjects expect:
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Gallus' feelings toward his brother Julian.
2. Describe Julian's relationship with his brother, Gallus.
3. The seeds of Julian's religious conflict are also sown in chapter two. What memories indicate that Julian experiences doubts, questions and great interest in things metaphysical as a youngster?
4. What happens to Julian when he returns to Rome? What do you think drives Constantius to do what he does to Julian?
5. Gallus and his wife, Constantia, appear to be cut from the same cloth. What do you learn about them and their tastes and habits?
6. 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?
7. Describe Julian's relationship with his father. How does he know his father loves him?
8. What are Julian's observations about the people of Gaul?
9. Gallus and Julian have an affair with the same woman, a servant in their household, at the same time. What do you think this says about the two boys?
10. Julian says he longs to be an ordinary student. Name and describe the roles of at least three people who encourage his scholarly ambition.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss some of the issue of religious conflict that are explored in this book as Julian shifts from religious ambivalence (doubt, lack of faith) to attraction and commitment to Hellenism. Explain why Julian's religious sensibilities are so important and what effect religion has on his life and career.
Essay Topic 2
Throughout his life, Julian is greatly influenced by signs, omens, dreams and prophecies. Discuss Julian's reliance in signs, prophecies, dreams and omens. Is it a weakness, a flaw or a legitimate philosophical perspective? Consider the idea of self-fulfilling prophecies and the power of suggestion in Julian's life.
Essay Topic 3
When Julian realizes that he loses the support of his beloved deities, it is a crucial turning point for him. How does this change him as a man and as a leader? What do you think goes through his mind about religion and about his life-long efforts to praise, honor and elevate the deities?
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