The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz Questions | Quiz: Introduction

Quiz: Introduction

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?
a) He failed to prevent Agricola's poisoning.
b) He was a Senator during tyranny.
c) He lacked in military success.
d) He failed to be as great as Agricola.

2. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?
a) Stream of conscious.
b) Allegorical.
c) Long-winded.
d) Brief and poetic.

3. How were officials chosen for provinces?
a) By the praetorian guards.
b) The Senate chose for peaceful provinces and the emperor for restless ones.
c) By the people.
d) The emperor chose for all provinces.

4. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
a) They were unsuccessful in doing so.
b) In the conquered colonies.
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