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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. While in Gaul, during the actual fighting against the German invaders, Julian:
2. What does Gallus do to Hilarius?
3. After his brief interlude in Athens, Julian returns to:
4. Oribasius eventually becomes:
5. As a youngster, Gallus is best described as:
Short Essay Questions
1. Gallus and Julian have an affair with the same woman, a servant in their household, at the same time. What do you think this says about the two boys?
2. Describe Gallus' feelings toward his brother Julian.
3. The seeds of Julian's religious conflict are also sown in chapter two. What memories indicate that Julian experiences doubts, questions and great interest in things metaphysical as a youngster?
4. Julian loses many of the adults of his young life. Describe three of these losses and how they influence him as a youth.
5. What does Gallus' treatment of Hilarius show about his character? What does Julian's reaction to the Hilarius incident reveal about his character?
6. Julian's first meeting with Constantius gives him a taste of the power and might of royalty. How does he react to this taste of power?
7. In Chapter V, Julian has a religious experience that has a great impact on his life. Explain.
8. Describe Julian's relationship with his father. How does he know his father loves him?
9. As a youngster, Julian expresses awareness of his own mortality and even fear for his life. Why?
10. Who is Sosipatra and what effect does she have on Julian's life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Julian frequently insists that he wants nothing more in life than to be a scholar and philosopher. Do you believe this? Do you think it is a cover-up for other feelings? Write an essay in which you delve into Julian's heart and examine his true ambitions, his true motivations, and what drives him in his career.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Hellenism involves the practice of ritual sacrifice as a way of acknowledging, appeasing, thanking or honoring the powers that be. Do some research on the practice of ritual sacrifice as it is practiced in Hellenism and also as it occurs in other cultures/religions. What purpose does sacrifice serve in Julian's mind? What does this aspect of Hellenism reveal about Julian and about his faith?
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