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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
(a) Sudden.
(b) Inevitable.
(c) A slow creeping progress.
(d) Expected.

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

3. How did Agricola help rectify the treasury?
(a) He got rid of the corrupted officials in the department.
(b) He issued more coins.
(c) He recovered stolen objects from temple robbers.
(d) He understood the economy of supply and demand.

4. According to Mattingly, what seems to be missing from Tacitus' accounts of Britain?
(a) Its geography.
(b) Its climate.
(c) Agricola's role in the isle.
(d) Its culture.

5. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?
(a) He took the majority of the spoils.
(b) He did not.
(c) He took a promotion.
(d) He asked for a parade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?

2. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?

3. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

4. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?

5. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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