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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. The Persian army use ____ to carry their archers.
2. In retaliation for the destruction of the temple to Apollo, Julian closes:
3. Several factors exacerbate the food shortages caused by the famine. Among the factors:
4. Julian demonstrates his religious zeal by all of the following except:
5. After reading Julian's journal, Priscus learns that Julian:
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. How does Julian react when the signs and messages from the deities are not what he wants to hear?
3. Describe Julian's lifestyle after he becomes Augustus.
4. After several months as Augustus, Julian's temperament changes, according to Priscus. How does Julian change and why do you think this change occurs?
5. Once he is Augustus, how does Julian display his disdain for Christianity?
6. How does Julian really feel about religion at the time of his ascension to the position of Augustus?
7. 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?
8. 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?
9. 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.
10. How does Julian deal with the famine in Antioch?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Throughout his life, Julian is greatly influenced by signs, omens, dreams and prophecies. Discuss Julian's reliance in signs, prophecies, dreams and omens. Is it a weakness, a flaw or a legitimate philosophical perspective? Consider the idea of self-fulfilling prophecies and the power of suggestion in Julian's life.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the two brothers, Julian and Gallus, as boys, as young men and as Caesars. How are their ways of dealing with the world and with other people different/similar? What do you learn about their goals, desires, beliefs and principles? How do the two brothers change over time?
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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