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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Domitian receive news of Agricola's successes?
(a) He was jealous.
(b) He was more concerned with Germany and dismissed the news.
(c) He was elated for some good news.
(d) He was proud of his men.

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

3. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) One of the best.
(b) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.
(c) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.
(d) Mediocre.

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

5. How were ancient German records kept?
(a) In picture form.
(b) In storytelling.
(c) Through priests.
(d) In songs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?

2. Who were the only ones allowed to decide on capital punishment, imprisonment, and flogging?

3. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?

4. How was Agricola's death received in general?

5. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?

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