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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major characteristic did Tacitus note about the seas around Britain?
(a) They were easy to sail and row through.
(b) The width between Britain and Spain was not as far as assumed.
(c) They had a large expanse of tidal currents.
(d) They rushed to the ends of the earth.

2. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?
(a) 78-84 A.D.
(b) 2 A.D. - 7 A.D.
(c) 578 A.D. - 584 A.D.
(d) 53-68 A.D.

3. What rumor was spread after Agricola's death?
(a) He never fought in a battle.
(b) He was poisoned.
(c) He commited suicide.
(d) His triumphs were shams.

4. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Vespasian.

5. How did Augustus handle the Germans?
(a) He advanced over the Rhine.
(b) He advanced to the Elbe.
(c) He kept them at the Rhine.
(d) He ignored their presence and concentrated on Britain.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?

2. According to Tacitus, Agricola felt it was more "honourable to __________ than to hate."

3. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

4. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?

5. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?

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