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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Between which years was Tacitus alive?
(a) B.C. 50-115.
(b) A.D. 85-150.
(c) A.D. 50-115.
(d) A.D. 500-1115.

2. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?
(a) Usually manipulated the officials of the emperor to take his stance.
(b) Believed in whatever the emperor believed in.
(c) Followed loyally, despite his own feelings.
(d) Unwavering with his own stance.

3. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?
(a) Ability to recall elections.
(b) Military command.
(c) Initiate legislation.
(d) Power of censorship.

4. What did Agricola not live to see?
(a) Germany cross the Rhine into Roman territory.
(b) Domitian seige the Senate.
(c) Britain revolt and gain back all its land.
(d) His daughter get married.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?

2. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?

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

4. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?

5. What rumor was spread after Agricola's death?

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