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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. Why is Eusebia interested in Julian's children?
2. Constantius eventually grants Julian permission to:
3. Gallus tells Constantius that Julian wants to become:
4. Alone at the baths, Julian meets all of these people except:
5. While in Gaul, during the actual fighting against the German invaders, Julian:
Short Essay Questions
1. What do Basil and Gregory represent to Julian?
2. Describe Gallus' feelings toward his brother Julian.
3. What do the letters of Priscus and Libanius reveal about the culture and customs that exist in Rome at the time of their correspondence?
4. Julian often claims that he dislikes the ritual, etiquette and intrigue of the royal court, that he does not seek to acquire rank or power, and that he longs only to become a scholar. Do you think this is true? Give evidence for your answer/
5. Who is Sosipatra and what effect does she have on Julian's life?
6. Julian is gaining confidence and developing skill as a military leader. Cite evidence or his military skills and success at about this time (356-358).
7. 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?
8. Describe Julian's relationship with his father. How does he know his father loves him?
9. 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?
10. Julian marries Helena in 355. What is their relationship like? Why do you think the relationship is as it is?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the incident in which Julian's men hold a lottery to divide up the women of Maiozamalcha, Julian looks for a child to save, but he ends up selecting a deaf-mute boy, who remains faithful to Julian until his death. Explain the significance of this incident. What does the lottery reveal about warfare during Roman times? What do Julian's actions reveal about him? How do his men react? How does this incident contribute to the rising action of the story?
Essay Topic 2
Describe Julian as a young boy and discuss the circumstances and factors that shape him as he grows to manhood and ultimately to power and glory as Augustus of Rome.
Essay Topic 3
This is a book of historical fiction. Describe the genre of historical fiction and explain why this story fits into the literary category. Does historical fiction help readers understand and relate to other times and historical figures or does it simply romanticize and falsify history? Use characters and incidents from the story to explain your answer.
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