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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.
(d) One of the best.

2. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?
(a) Roman destiny.
(b) He wanted a triumph.
(c) He wanted to impress his father.
(d) He wanted to get the emperor jealous.

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

4. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?
(a) He lacked in military success.
(b) He was a Senator during tyranny.
(c) He failed to be as great as Agricola.
(d) He failed to prevent Agricola's poisoning.

5. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
(a) Inevitable.
(b) A slow creeping progress.
(c) Expected.
(d) Sudden.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

3. Before Tacitus' time, a person who wrote an autobiography was considered to be__________.

4. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

5. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?

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