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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. It is foretold that Julian is fated to die in:
2. After Julian's death, _____ is named emperor.
3. Julian claims to support religious freedom, but he clearly favors:
4. Maximus claims to tell about the location and manner of Julian's death by:
5. Julian arrives in Antioch on a holiday. It is:
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. The relationship between Julian and Eusebia is never really made clear. Describe what you know about this relationship.
3. Describe Julian's lifestyle after he becomes Augustus.
4. 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?
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 is Constantius' response when Julian is acclaimed Augustus by the people? What does he do? How do you think he feels?
7. Describe the situation when Julian enters Persia at the start of the campaign when Julian, his generals and the troops first reach the Euphrates River.
8. 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.
9. Priscus, for one, takes a different viewpoint about Julian's popularity and his claims that he is beloved by the army and the people of Rome. What does Priscus say to Libanius about Julian's public image at the time of his ascension to Augustus?
10. How does Julian deal with the famine in Antioch?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
This is a book of historical fiction. Describe the genre of historical fiction and explain why this story fits into the literary category. Does historical fiction help readers understand and relate to other times and historical figures or does it simply romanticize and falsify history? Use characters and incidents from the story to explain your answer.
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