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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 people of Antioch blame the famine on:
2. Priscus says that the omens for Julian personally are:
3. The oracle that Oribasius consults states that Julian is destined:
4. Julian claims not to know how he gets wounded. Callistus:
5. Among the principal military commanders who accompany Julian into Persia are all of these except:
Short Essay Questions
1. 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.
2. Julian may have a sense that he is becoming drunk with power and losing touch with real people and real issues. Describe the incident at the baths that illustrates his awareness.
3. Describe the incidence of Helena's death.
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. How does Julian really feel about religion at the time of his ascension to the position of Augustus?
6. 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?
7. Describe Julian's lifestyle after he becomes Augustus.
8. After several months as Augustus, Julian's temperament changes, according to Priscus. How does Julian change and why do you think this change occurs?
9. What is Constantius' response when Julian is acclaimed Augustus by the people? What does he do? How do you think he feels?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What ultimately brings Julian down and causes and his era to end? Do you think it is Julian himself? Do you think it is his destiny or the will of the people or simply the march of history or some other factor that brings Julian's reign and the changes he seeks to effect to a halt? Explain Julian's ultimate failure and death in big picture terms.
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 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?
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