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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
(a) It was a warning to the Roman Empire of their dangerous presence.
(b) It showed how the Roman Empire improved British lives.
(c) It compared how much Agricola did for the Empire.
(d) It showed how British history influenced Roman culture.

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

3. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?
(a) The auxiliaries had put on a military salute for him.
(b) There was a parade.
(c) There was no pagaentry.
(d) The legions saluted him.

4. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
(a) The cavalry.
(b) The infantry.
(c) The weaponry.
(d) The knowledge of the lands.

5. Of the following, what was most upsetting for Tacitus in regards to Agricola's death?
(a) No one was able to find the true murderer.
(b) Agricola did not get to meet his grandchildren.
(c) Agricola suffered a long and painful death.
(d) He could not be with Agricola in his time of death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus summed up Agricola's features as __________.

2. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?

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

4. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?

5. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

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