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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?
(a) To restore the Republic.
(b) To overtake all of Britain and Ireland.
(c) To conquer and restore Roman honor.
(d) To extend the Roman Empire to twice its size.

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

3. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) Little change occurred.
(b) Everything won had been lost.
(c) Many forts were abandoned.
(d) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.

4. Tacitus credited whom for Roman successes?
(a) The Roman people.
(b) The great line of emperors.
(c) The governors of the provinces.
(d) The enemies for their own faults.

5. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?
(a) 10,000 British, 360 Romans.
(b) 1000 British, 1000 Romans.
(c) 500 British, 300 Romans.
(d) 360 British, 10,000 Romans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?

2. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?

3. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.

4. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

5. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?

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