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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Augustus handle the Germans?
(a) He advanced to the Elbe.
(b) He kept them at the Rhine.
(c) He advanced over the Rhine.
(d) He ignored their presence and concentrated on Britain.

2. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Vespasian.

3. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?
(a) The Senate and the Praetorian Guards.
(b) The Roman Empire and the German tribes.
(c) Harmony between the Emperor and Senate.
(d) Autocracy and freedom.

4. Who helped Nerva bring the praetorian guards to obedience?
(a) Agricola.
(b) Vitellius.
(c) Trajan.
(d) Aulus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?

2. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?

3. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?

4. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?

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

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