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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. Salatius warns Julian that the troops are singing a song about:
2. Julian calls Jesus Christ:
3. The oracle that Oribasius consults states that Julian is destined:
4. According to this person, Julian's account is somewhat erroneous and self-serving:
5. When Julian gives orders for the army to head north, it is a sign that they are headed:
Short Essay Questions
1. When Julian's army and the general populace begin calling for Julian to become Augustus, he seems unsure how to react. Do you think he wants to become Augustus or not? Why does he seem to act so coy about the people's call?
2. In his memoirs and his journal, Julian insists that his army and the people love him, that he goes to great lengths to avoid confrontation and do right by the populace, and that his ascension to power is due to the will of the people. Some of these recollections are rather self-serving. Describe some examples of these recollections.
3. 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.
4. What is Constantius' response when Julian is acclaimed Augustus by the people? What does he do? How do you think he feels?
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. What happens during the year of the famine in Antioch? Who is responsible for the famine? Who is blamed?
7. How does Julian react when the signs and messages from the deities are not what he wants to hear?
8. 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?
9. The relationship between Julian and Eusebia is never really made clear. Describe what you know about this relationship.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Libanius wants very much to publish a manuscript of Julian's memoirs. What is Libanius' motivation for wanting to publish the manuscript? Do you think it is a good idea to publish this manuscript? Why do you think Theodosius forbids publication of the manuscript? Do you think Libanius should be allowed to publish? Why or why not? What happens if he publishes the manuscript?
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
Explore the evolution of Julian's feelings about Christianity. Why do you think his attitude changes and becomes so negative? Is there anything else going on within him or around him that would influence him to become anti-Christian?
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