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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?
(a) They believed gold and silver were the best metal for weaponry.
(b) They had no personal taste for it.
(c) They used it for trade between Germans only.
(d) They were acquired greedily by the wealthy.

2. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?
(a) Pure races.
(b) The origin of white man's burden.
(c) Moderation.
(d) Roman destiny.

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

4. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?
(a) Believed in whatever the emperor believed in.
(b) Usually manipulated the officials of the emperor to take his stance.
(c) Unwavering with his own stance.
(d) Followed loyally, despite his own feelings.

5. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?
(a) To conquer and restore Roman honor.
(b) To overtake all of Britain and Ireland.
(c) To extend the Roman Empire to twice its size.
(d) To restore the Republic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped Nerva bring the praetorian guards to obedience?

2. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?

3. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?

4. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?

5. How did Augustus handle the Germans?

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