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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.
(b) Gambled his freedom away.
(c) Commited adultery.
(d) Surrendered his shield.

2. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?
(a) Domestic slavery.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Religion.

3. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?
(a) Ethics.
(b) A sense of proportion.
(c) Accordance between religion and humanities.
(d) Impartiality.

4. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) A united kingdom.
(b) A fierce ruler.
(c) Roman discipline.
(d) Power over drinking.

5. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As a patriotic piece.
(b) As fictitious.
(c) As wrong and banned from the schools.
(d) As an unofficial work without real evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?

2. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?

3. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?

4. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?

5. What historic figure was known to visit Germany and found the city Asciburgium?

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