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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?
(a) Cogidumnus.
(b) Cuchulain.
(c) Boudicca.
(d) Calgacus.

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

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

5. Of the following, what was most upsetting for Tacitus in regards to Agricola's death?
(a) No one was able to find the true murderer.
(b) Agricola suffered a long and painful death.
(c) Agricola did not get to meet his grandchildren.
(d) He could not be with Agricola in his time of death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?

2. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?

3. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?

4. Agricola was brought up with an education in __________.

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

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