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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?
(a) He went where the action was.
(b) He decided to wait and see.
(c) He asked the emperor what he should do.
(d) He sent a messenger with a surrender's note.

2. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His oratory skills.
(b) His ability to execute a surprise attack.
(c) His tactics and forts.
(d) His diplomatic skills.

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

4. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?
(a) Usually manipulated the officials of the emperor to take his stance.
(b) Believed in whatever the emperor believed in.
(c) Followed loyally, despite his own feelings.
(d) Unwavering with his own stance.

5. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
(a) The cavalry.
(b) The weaponry.
(c) The infantry.
(d) The knowledge of the lands.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?

3. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.

4. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?

5. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?

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