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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 is pierced in the side with a spear. When the doctors examine Julian's wound, they say:
2. Salatius warns Julian that the troops are singing a song about:
3. Julian compares the teachings of Jesus to:
4. When Libanius is refused permission to publish the Julian manuscript, his reaction is:
5. Libanius seeks to secure ______ for Cimon for many years.
Short Essay Questions
1. Julian has grown more and more enamored with belief in the Hellenistic gods and more distant from Christianity. His dislike of Christian holidays is well known. Why does he publicly celebrate Epiphany?
2. Julian travels overland to Antioch stopping in various towns along the way. What reason does he give for the journey and what does Julian hope to accomplish by visiting the towns en route?
3. Describe the scene of the battle near Ctesiphon the next day. What does Julian do during the battle? What does he do immediately after the battle?
4. What happens during the year of the famine in Antioch? Who is responsible for the famine? Who is blamed?
5. Shortly after the battle of Ctesiphon, Julian is wounded in another battle when he is pierced in the side by a spear. Describe the incident and tell what the outcome is.
6. Describe the incidence of Helena's death.
7. How does Julian really feel about religion at the time of his ascension to the position of Augustus?
8. Once he is Augustus, how does Julian display his disdain for Christianity?
9. How does Julian deal with the famine in Antioch?
10. What happens when Julian's army encounters the Persian army near Ctesiphon? What orders does Julian give? How does he act in front of the troops? What do you think is actually going on in his mind?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Julian appears to have an emotional void with respect to women. Discuss Julian's relationships with and feelings about the women in his life. What do you think shape his emotions in this regard?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Libanius and Priscus introduce the story of Julian, participate in the action, and exchange correspondence that ends the book. What are the roles of Libanius and Priscus in the story? What narrative or stylistic purposes does it serve to have their letters and their recollections about Julian woven into the story? How do you reconcile their memories with his? Do you think they are sympathetic to Julian or not? Why or why not? How would you describe the literary purpose of these men with respect to the story?
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