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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?
(a) They had no direct relationship.
(b) He was Agricola's military right hand man.
(c) He was Agricola's son-in-law.
(d) He was Agricola's son.

3. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) His family.
(b) The reigning emperor.
(c) His mother.
(d) His career.

4. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?
(a) 1000 British, 1000 Romans.
(b) 500 British, 300 Romans.
(c) 360 British, 10,000 Romans.
(d) 10,000 British, 360 Romans.

5. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(b) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.
(c) A political tone of moderation.
(d) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?

3. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

4. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?

5. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?

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