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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?
(a) Aulus.
(b) King Cogidumnus.
(c) Boudicca.
(d) Caratacus.

2. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?
(a) They felt he was a failure in his campaigns.
(b) They thought he was too soft with the British.
(c) They believed he was a puppet of Domitian.
(d) They were in favor of his work.

3. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?
(a) Vespasian.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Domitian.

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

5. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?
(a) Profiteering tricks.
(b) The emperor's power.
(c) The lack of citizenship.
(d) Occupation of the Roman army.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?

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

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