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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 failed to prevent Agricola's poisoning.
(d) He lacked in military success.

2. How could a German chief show prestige and power?
(a) By his retinue.
(b) By his possession of gold.
(c) In his number of kills.
(d) By the beauty of his horse.

3. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?
(a) He was killed by the Romans.
(b) He was poisoned by his wife.
(c) He was killed by other Germans.
(d) He was killed in battle against Britain.

4. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?
(a) He was the only one who kept Domitian in line.
(b) He was charming and convincing with the enemy.
(c) Tacitus actively promoted the idea to everyone.
(d) The other generals were failures.

5. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?
(a) Nothing more than there were peoples there.
(b) Occasional accounts until Agricola arrived and campaigned.
(c) They believed Britain was part of Spain.
(d) Complete exploration and knowledge due to Julius Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Agricola best known for?

2. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?

3. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?

4. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?

5. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?

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