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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Misspellings.
(b) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(c) Carelessness in geography and military history.
(d) Exaggeration of stories.

2. Tacitus summed up Agricola's features as __________.
(a) Passionate.
(b) Charming.
(c) Striking.
(d) Stoic.

3. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?
(a) They kept an unwavering flag throughout battle.
(b) Deliberate movements rather than quick rushes.
(c) Their impressive unified steps into the beginning of a battle.
(d) Their steady chants.

4. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?
(a) The Batavi.
(b) The Nevii.
(c) The Treviri.
(d) The Osi.

5. Agricola was brought up with an education in __________.
(a) Martial arts.
(b) British history.
(c) German history.
(d) Liberal arts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?

2. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?

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

4. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?

5. In addition to arms as gifts, what had the Romans influenced the Germans to accept as gifts?

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