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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?
(a) A post in Germany.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A parade.
(d) Syria.

2. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?
(a) The British tribes fought against one another.
(b) The British underestimated the Roman leaders and was not prepared for war.
(c) The British allied with the Romans on campaigns into Germany.
(d) The British were fooled to give away their horses to the Romans.

3. What happened to the emperor of Rome?
(a) Died in old age.
(b) Killed in battle.
(c) Assassinated.
(d) Understood the significance of the Senate during his reign.

4. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) Roman discipline.
(b) A united kingdom.
(c) A fierce ruler.
(d) Power over drinking.

5. Agricola called on whose help to equalize the sword fighting skills of the British?
(a) The Batavians and Tungrians.
(b) The Praetorian Guards.
(c) The cavalry.
(d) The Gauls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?

2. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?

3. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.

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

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

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