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

2. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?
(a) He was charming and convincing with the enemy.
(b) The other generals were failures.
(c) Tacitus actively promoted the idea to everyone.
(d) He was the only one who kept Domitian in line.

3. Tacitus criticized the Germans' agriculture calendar because of what?
(a) They could not grow wheat.
(b) They used the lunar calendar.
(c) They only had two seasons.
(d) They did not consider autumn.

4. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As a patriotic piece.
(b) As an unofficial work without real evidence.
(c) As wrong and banned from the schools.
(d) As fictitious.

5. Who were the first to be known as Germani?
(a) Suebi.
(b) Cherusci
(c) Chauci.
(d) The Tungri.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?

3. A toga for a Roman youth was equivalent to what for a German youth?

4. Modern knowledge shows what about Tacitus' account of German dress?

5. According to Tacitus, Agricola felt it was more "honourable to __________ than to hate."

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