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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What held back efficiency in a German assembly of chiefs?
(a) Drink.
(b) Stubborness.
(c) Lack of leadership.
(d) Lack of punctuality.

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

3. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?
(a) Genuine repentance.
(b) Absolute evidence of innocence.
(c) Willingness to give service in the Roman army.
(d) Bribery.

4. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?
(a) The auxiliaries had put on a military salute for him.
(b) There was no pagaentry.
(c) The legions saluted him.
(d) There was a parade.

5. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?
(a) The Senate and the Praetorian Guards.
(b) The Roman Empire and the German tribes.
(c) Autocracy and freedom.
(d) Harmony between the Emperor and Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

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

3. The beginning years of British conquest can be described as __________.

4. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?

5. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?

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