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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. How could Agricola take advantage of the staff-captaincy post?
(a) He was able to leave more easily.
(b) He could stay in the back of the battle without question.
(c) He was able to travel to any country he preferred.
(d) He could order others around even if it was not relevant to the military.

2. What rumor was spread after Agricola's death?
(a) He never fought in a battle.
(b) He was poisoned.
(c) He commited suicide.
(d) His triumphs were shams.

3. According to Tacitus, Agricola felt it was more "honourable to __________ than to hate."
(a) Hurt.
(b) Be loyal.
(c) Love.
(d) Die.

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

5. What benefit was there for Agricola when he married Domitia Decidiana?
(a) A closer relationship with Domitian.
(b) Social distinction.
(c) A closer relationship to the governor of Britain.
(d) Greater monetary wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were officials chosen for provinces?

2. How could a German chief show prestige and power?

3. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

4. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?

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

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