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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. Julian desires to use his authority as Augustus to influence the Romans to restore:
2. Julian often interprets signs, omens and dreams:
3. During Julian's time in Gaul, Constantius is concerned about Julian because:
4. After the death of the Bishop, Julian and Gallus agree to:
5. Julian notes that Constantius inspires all of these emotions in his subjects expect:
Short Essay Questions
1. After a few weeks in Athens, Julian is recalled to Italy by his cousin, Augustus Constantius. What is his reaction to being recalled? Why? Why does he think Constantius may be out to get him at this point?
2. What does Gallus' treatment of Hilarius show about his character? What does Julian's reaction to the Hilarius incident reveal about his character?
3. Why does Libanius seek to publish a manuscript about Julian 20 years after his death?
4. Julian's friend Oribasius reminds him that he is in possession of a packet of instructions from Constantius and urges him to open the packet. What information is contained in the packet? How does Julian react to the information?
5. Julian marries Helena in 355. What is their relationship like? Why do you think the relationship is as it is?
6. 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?
7. Describe Gallus' feelings toward his brother Julian.
8. 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?
9. Gallus and his wife, Constantia, appear to be cut from the same cloth. What do you learn about them and their tastes and habits?
10. Julian loses many of the adults of his young life. Describe three of these losses and how they influence him as a youth.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Julian enjoys his 47 days in Athens immensely. Why does Athens appeal to Julian? What does it represent to him? Explain the significance of this period in Julian's life.
Essay Topic 2
Select a minor character from the story of Julian and discuss this character's role in the overall story. Explain how this character is developed throughout the story and what his/her purpose is from a literary standpoint.as well as with respect to advancing the plot and revealing the main character, Julian.
Essay Topic 3
There are a number of characters and incidents in the story that show a side of Julian that is kind, compassionate, caring and sympathetic. How do you reconcile this aspect of Julian's personality with his political wiliness, his behavior on the battlefield, his contempt for Christianity and efforts to eradicate it, and other harsh or uncompromising aspects? Which is the 'real' Julian?
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