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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. In Section XIX, At Anatha, Julius encounters:
2. On his way to Antioch in section XV, Julian stops in cities along the way and visits:
3. Salatius warns Julian that the troops are singing a song about:
4. Julian and his servant , Callistus, pursue a group of retreating Persian warriors. When they return:
5. Julian expresses doubts about the outcome of the Persian campaign to:
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. What is Constantius' response when Julian is acclaimed Augustus by the people? What does he do? How do you think he feels?
4. Describe the incidence of Helena's death.
5. After several months as Augustus, Julian's temperament changes, according to Priscus. How does Julian change and why do you think this change occurs?
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. What happens during the year of the famine in Antioch? Who is responsible for the famine? Who is blamed?
8. Describe Julian's lifestyle after he becomes Augustus.
9. How does Julian really feel about religion at the time of his ascension to the position of Augustus?
10. Julian claims to be tolerant of different religions. Why does he feel compelled to attempt to initiate religious upheaval among the Romans and convert them from Christianity to Hellenism? What makes him think he can succeed at this monumental task?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Several differing points of view are presented in the story of Julian. Julian, Libanius and Priscus serve as narrators at various times in the story and they see some events differently. Compare and contrast their points of view. Why does the author include differing points of view? How does this contribute to the texture of the story? Which point of view represents the truth or the most accurate historical perspective?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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