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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through XX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julian spends 47 days in Athens:
(a) Training in the martial arts.
(b) Studying.
(c) Recovering from fever.
(d) Planning his Persian campaign.

2. Julian's first winter in Gaul is spent:
(a) Fighting an all-out war against the Visigoths.
(b) Fighting minor skirmishes.
(c) Negotiating with local warlords for food and supplies.
(d) Building roads, bridges and tunnels for the army.

3. After he becomes emperor, Julian again faces the threat of invasion along his borders. This time, the threat is from:
(a) Macedonian rebels.
(b) Pirates from North Africa.
(c) Portuguese traders.
(d) German invaders.

4. Constantius eventually grants Julian permission to:
(a) March north into Britain.
(b) Retreat back to Rome.
(c) Retake Gaul from the Germans.
(d) Lay waste to the lands of those who refuse to surrender.

5. How does Julian react to Gallus' treatment of Hilarius?
(a) He challenges Gallus to a duel.
(b) He is infuriated but does not confront his brother.
(c) He agrees that Hilarius deserves the treatment.
(d) He laughs off the situation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his quest for power and authority, Julian continues in section XI to:

2. Maximus claims to tell about the location and manner of Julian's death by:

3. Julian's relationship with his wife, Helena, is best described as:

4. According to Priscus, the omens for the military campaign are:

5. After his wife's death, Julian takes a vow:

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