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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What custom did Chatti boys assume until they showed their worth of birth?
(a) Took their mother's name until their first war, then they were given their father's name.
(b) They continued to grow their hair until their first enemy kill.
(c) They worked in the home until they proved they can fight.
(d) They shaved and showed no beard until they survived a battle.

2. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?
(a) Oblong.
(b) Flat.
(c) A disc shape.
(d) Spherical.

3. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Gambled his freedom away.
(b) Commited adultery.
(c) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.
(d) Surrendered his shield.

4. How could Agricola take advantage of the staff-captaincy post?
(a) He could order others around even if it was not relevant to the military.
(b) He was able to leave more easily.
(c) He could stay in the back of the battle without question.
(d) He was able to travel to any country he preferred.

5. What were the Germans' choice of arms?
(a) Spears.
(b) Battle axes.
(c) Trebuchets.
(d) Horses.

6. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.
(a) Their population number.
(b) Cereal crops.
(c) Gold.
(d) Livestock.

7. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?
(a) Be involved in philosophy.
(b) Feast.
(c) Start a war.
(d) Be involved in politics.

8. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?
(a) Throw away his shield.
(b) Kill a woman or child.
(c) Die before his first kill.
(d) Cut his hair.

9. A toga for a Roman youth was equivalent to what for a German youth?
(a) A horse and spear.
(b) A chainmail.
(c) An axe and helmet.
(d) A shield and spear.

10. German strength in fighting was best seen in their __________.
(a) Infantry.
(b) Arms.
(c) Cavalry.
(d) Courage.

11. During assembly, how did the Germans show respectful agreement?
(a) Said "Ja."
(b) Clashed their weapons.
(c) Kept silence.
(d) Nodded their heads.

12. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?
(a) They wore their hair long.
(b) They dwelled in peace as well as in war.
(c) They sung during battle.
(d) They were pacifists.

13. In addition to omens in a bird's flight, what other ways did Germans read omens and warnings?
(a) From cattle manure.
(b) Listening to special horses.
(c) In a sheep's cry.
(d) Via tea leaves.

14. In Chapter 31, why did Mattingly believe Tacitus was mistaken in saying the Brigantes burned a Roman colony under a woman ruler?
(a) The Brigantes never had a woman leader in their history.
(b) The Romans conquered the Brigantes long before the supposed burning.
(c) The Brigantes were a peaceful people.
(d) The Brigantes actually helped the Romans and accepted their aid.

15. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?
(a) The Vikings.
(b) The Celts.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Gauls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tacitus claim was the purpose of "baritus"?

2. Tacitus criticized the Sitones more than other German tribes because of what cultural difference?

3. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?

4. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?

5. In German culture, what did undergarments indicate?

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