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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In planning his battle strategy, Julian often depends on:
(a) The advice of his generals.
(b) Guerilla tactics.
(c) Signs, omens and dreams.
(d) The element of surprise.

2. Alone at the baths, Julian meets all of these people except:
(a) Basil.
(b) Oribasius.
(c) Gregory.
(d) Priscus.

3. The person Julian calls "the Galilean" is:
(a) Libanius.
(b) Jesus Christ.
(c) Oribasius, Julian's close friend.
(d) Mardonius, Julian's tutor.

4. Julian's first indication that he becomes a great warrior and leader comes from:
(a) Constantius Augustus.
(b) Aedesius, the philosopher.
(c) Sosipatra, a soothsayer.
(d) Mardonius, his tutor.

5. Julian describes the people of Gaul as all of these except:
(a) Impoverished.
(b) Neatly dressed.
(c) Well groomed.
(d) Ready for battle.

6. Once Julian becomes Caesar, he demonstrates all these character qualities except:
(a) Cruelty.
(b) Ambition.
(c) Shrewdness.
(d) Courage.

7. As a child of Mithra, Julian believes in:
(a) The devil.
(b) Vegetarianism.
(c) The Way of Tao.
(d) The Hellenistic gods.

8. Hilarius is:
(a) Julian's favorite fencing partner.
(b) Julian's favorite magician.
(c) Julian's favorite dancer.
(d) Julian's favorite groom.

9. In his quest for power and authority, Julian continues in section XI to:
(a) Pray to God for guidance.
(b) Look for ways to undermine Constantius.
(c) Consult wise men and prophets for signs of the future.
(d) Take spa treatments for his strength and health.

10. After Gallus is named Caesar, Libanius goes to Gallus' home and observes:
(a) A brutal boxing match.
(b) A marital dispute.
(c) A flogging.
(d) A lavish feast.

11. Julian desires to use his authority as Augustus to influence the Romans to restore:
(a) The chapel to St. Mammas that he builds with his brother.
(b) The Hellenistic gods to a place of honor.
(c) The observance of all Christian holidays.
(d) The roads and bridges that he builds through Gaul.

12. Despite the lack of support and supplies from Rome:
(a) Julian eventually defeats the Germans soundly.
(b) Julian's troops remain loyal and committed to him.
(c) Julian continues to pray to God for victory.
(d) The people of Gaul welcome Julian as a conquering hero.

13. Gallus tells Constantius that Julian wants to become:
(a) A general.
(b) A scholar.
(c) A priest.
(d) Caesar.

14. Julian often bases his decisions on:
(a) Tea leaf readings.
(b) Signs and omens.
(c) His wife's recommendations.
(d) The advice of psychics.

15. Which of the two brothers find favor with Constantius?
(a) Both boys.
(b) Neither of the two boys.
(c) Gallus.
(d) Julian.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Heirophant of Greece is:

2. When Julian talks about the future with Helena in section IX, she urges him to:

3. Julian learns that Constantius is planning to march against him:

4. Constantius dies of:

5. Julian's relationship with his half brother, Gallus, is best described as:

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