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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?
(a) Boudicca.
(b) Cogidumnus.
(c) Calgacus.
(d) Cuchulain.

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

3. What did Otho's fleet do to Agricola?
(a) Murdered his mother and plundered her fortunes.
(b) Surprise attacked him from the rear.
(c) Poisoned him.
(d) Denied his power as consul and disobeyed his orders.

4. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
(a) They were unsuccessful in doing so.
(b) In the conquered colonies.
(c) In the cities and money classes.
(d) Amongst the impoverished rural areas.

5. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?
(a) It did not have any form of resource.
(b) It lacked good agricultural lands.
(c) No reason. They would conquer any country.
(d) It was a poor country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?

2. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?

3. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."

4. According to Tacitus, Agricola felt it was more "honourable to __________ than to hate."

5. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?

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