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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?
(a) A quarterly assembly of chiefs.
(b) Accurate account of wealth.
(c) Violence and war.
(d) Census.

3. How was Agricola's death received in general?
(a) It seemed to concern everyone.
(b) Many did not notice.
(c) The enemies celebrated.
(d) Domitian disallowed grievance over Agricola.

4. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Orator.
(c) Governor.
(d) Senator.

5. What did Agricola not live to see?
(a) Germany cross the Rhine into Roman territory.
(b) Britain revolt and gain back all its land.
(c) Domitian seige the Senate.
(d) His daughter get married.

Short Answer Questions

1. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

2. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?

3. German strength in fighting was best seen in their __________.

4. How did Domitian receive news of Agricola's successes?

5. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?

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