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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?
(a) Action speaks louder than words.
(b) Show the Romans they are biting off more than they can chew.
(c) A house divided against itself cannot stand.
(d) The Romans are all bark and no bite.

3. Between which years was Tacitus alive?
(a) B.C. 50-115.
(b) A.D. 500-1115.
(c) A.D. 50-115.
(d) A.D. 85-150.

4. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
(a) It compared how much Agricola did for the Empire.
(b) It was a warning to the Roman Empire of their dangerous presence.
(c) It showed how the Roman Empire improved British lives.
(d) It showed how British history influenced Roman culture.

5. What major characteristic did Tacitus note about the seas around Britain?
(a) They were easy to sail and row through.
(b) They had a large expanse of tidal currents.
(c) The width between Britain and Spain was not as far as assumed.
(d) They rushed to the ends of the earth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?

3. How were officials chosen for provinces?

4. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?

5. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

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