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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?
(a) To avoid publicity.
(b) To avoid Domitian.
(c) The parade was more fun at night.
(d) To surprise his wife.

2. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?
(a) He asked for a parade.
(b) He took a promotion.
(c) He did not.
(d) He took the majority of the spoils.

3. According to a Caledonian, what kept the Gauls and Germans under Roman rule?
(a) Indolence.
(b) Terror and intimidation.
(c) The benefits under Roman rule.
(d) Lack of warfare experience.

4. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?
(a) An arranged marriage to unite the two families.
(b) Enough cattle and sheep.
(c) Enough gold and silver.
(d) A fair duel.

5. How did Domitian receive news of Agricola's successes?
(a) He was proud of his men.
(b) He was jealous.
(c) He was more concerned with Germany and dismissed the news.
(d) He was elated for some good news.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

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

3. What did Agricola not live to see?

4. Agricola called on whose help to equalize the sword fighting skills of the British?

5. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?

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