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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. According to this person, Julian's account is somewhat erroneous and self-serving:
2. After Julian becomes emperor, Priscus notices a change in his temperament. Priscus describes Julian as becoming:
3. Julian relies on his financial adviser to advise him on how to deal with shortages caused by the famine. This adviser's name is:
4. Julian arrives in Antioch on a holiday. It is:
5. Among the principal military commanders who accompany Julian into Persia are all of these except:
Short Essay Questions
1. The relationship between Julian and Eusebia is never really made clear. Describe what you know about this relationship.
2. Describe Julian's lifestyle after he becomes Augustus.
3. 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.
4. 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?
5. Describe the incidence of Helena's death.
6. 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.
7. How does Julian deal with the famine in Antioch?
8. 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?
9. How does Julian really feel about religion at the time of his ascension to the position of Augustus?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss some of the issue of religious conflict that are explored in this book as Julian shifts from religious ambivalence (doubt, lack of faith) to attraction and commitment to Hellenism. Explain why Julian's religious sensibilities are so important and what effect religion has on his life and career.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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