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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?
(a) Ethics.
(b) A sense of proportion.
(c) Impartiality.
(d) Accordance between religion and humanities.

2. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Exaggeration of stories.
(b) Carelessness in geography and military history.
(c) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(d) Misspellings.

3. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?
(a) They were in favor of his work.
(b) They thought he was too soft with the British.
(c) They believed he was a puppet of Domitian.
(d) They felt he was a failure in his campaigns.

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

5. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Tiberius.
(d) Caligula.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

3. What major characteristic did Tacitus note about the seas around Britain?

4. Tacitus credited whom for Roman successes?

5. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?

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