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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How were officials chosen for provinces?
(a) By the praetorian guards.
(b) By the people.
(c) The Senate chose for peaceful provinces and the emperor for restless ones.
(d) The emperor chose for all provinces.

3. 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) One of the best.
(c) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.
(d) Mediocre.

4. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?
(a) They sailed around North Britain, starved and were mistaken as pirates.
(b) They had the best victory over Roman legions in history.
(c) They ran into the Fenni and were almost eaten by them.
(d) They almost drowned in stormy seas off the coast of Britain.

5. Who helped Nerva bring the praetorian guards to obedience?
(a) Agricola.
(b) Aulus.
(c) Vitellius.
(d) Trajan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Agricola not live to see?

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

3. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

4. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?

5. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?

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