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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?
(a) He was Agricola's military right hand man.
(b) He was Agricola's son-in-law.
(c) He was Agricola's son.
(d) They had no direct relationship.

2. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His ability to execute a surprise attack.
(b) His diplomatic skills.
(c) His tactics and forts.
(d) His oratory skills.

3. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Vespasian.
(d) Domitian.

4. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Carelessness in geography and military history.
(b) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(c) Misspellings.
(d) Exaggeration of stories.

5. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) Roman discipline.
(b) A fierce ruler.
(c) Power over drinking.
(d) A united kingdom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?

2. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?

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

4. The beginning years of British conquest can be described as __________.

5. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?

(see the answer key)

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