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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Agricola stand when fighting with his men?
(a) In the middle as his men surrounded him.
(b) He did not fight in the battlegrounds.
(c) In the very front.
(d) In the back.

2. 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 failed to be as great as Agricola.
(d) He lacked in military success.

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

4. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?
(a) For revenge.
(b) For their gold and silver.
(c) Purely for victory over more lands.
(d) For their knowledge of arms.

5. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?
(a) His son was a coward in battle.
(b) His wife commited adultery.
(c) A fake triumph in Germany.
(d) A fake triumph in Britain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?

2. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?

3. In Agricola's third year in Britain, he focused on what in particular?

4. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?

5. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?

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