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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. Between which years was Tacitus alive?
(a) B.C. 50-115.
(b) A.D. 50-115.
(c) A.D. 500-1115.
(d) A.D. 85-150.

2. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?
(a) He did well with army detachment missions.
(b) He always agreed with Cerealis.
(c) He was the first to offer himself in the line of duty.
(d) He stood up to Cerealis when he disagreed with a plan.

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

4. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
(a) They were unsuccessful in doing so.
(b) In the conquered colonies.
(c) In the cities and money classes.
(d) Amongst the impoverished rural areas.

5. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."
(a) The Spaniards.
(b) The Gauls.
(c) The Osi.
(d) The Celtics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?

2. What was the outcome when the British launched a night attack on the 9th legion?

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

4. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?

5. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?

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