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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. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Gambled his freedom away.
(b) Commited adultery.
(c) Surrendered his shield.
(d) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.

2. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?
(a) Be involved in philosophy.
(b) Start a war.
(c) Feast.
(d) Be involved in politics.

3. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
(a) By general's choice.
(b) By family or clan.
(c) Randomly.
(d) By number of previous kills.

4. How did Agricola's father get Gaius the emperor angry at him?
(a) He defied orders and refused to conquer Britain.
(b) He defied orders and campaigned past the Rhine.
(c) He was famous and succeeded in life.
(d) He attempted murder on one of his favorite Senators.

5. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?
(a) Boudicca.
(b) King Cogidumnus.
(c) Caratacus.
(d) Aulus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?

2. Who were the only ones allowed to decide on capital punishment, imprisonment, and flogging?

3. Why would the Cotini be more ashamed than other tribes because they worked in the iron mines of Germany?

4. What event caused such a great financial loss to the state that Agricola had to rectify it?

5. What were the Germans' choice of arms?

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