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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?
(a) The British underestimated the Roman leaders and was not prepared for war.
(b) The British were fooled to give away their horses to the Romans.
(c) The British tribes fought against one another.
(d) The British allied with the Romans on campaigns into Germany.

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

4. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?
(a) Trajan wrote a famous eulogy.
(b) The number of archaelogical evidence of his forts.
(c) Through Tacitus' writings.
(d) Via Domitian's excessive praise.

5. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?
(a) Relaxed the presence of the Roman army.
(b) Did not always impose the emperor's laws that were harsh on the people.
(c) Stopped corrupt officials.
(d) Was lenient in giving citizenships.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.

2. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?

3. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

4. Tacitus credited whom for Roman successes?

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

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