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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?
(a) 360 British, 10,000 Romans.
(b) 1000 British, 1000 Romans.
(c) 10,000 British, 360 Romans.
(d) 500 British, 300 Romans.

2. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?
(a) They dwelled in peace as well as in war.
(b) They wore their hair long.
(c) They sung during battle.
(d) They were pacifists.

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

4. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?
(a) Die before his first kill.
(b) Cut his hair.
(c) Throw away his shield.
(d) Kill a woman or child.

5. How did Augustus handle the Germans?
(a) He kept them at the Rhine.
(b) He ignored their presence and concentrated on Britain.
(c) He advanced over the Rhine.
(d) He advanced to the Elbe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to omens in a bird's flight, what other ways did Germans read omens and warnings?

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

3. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?

4. What did Otho's fleet do to Agricola?

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

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