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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Agricola help rectify the treasury?
(a) He got rid of the corrupted officials in the department.
(b) He understood the economy of supply and demand.
(c) He issued more coins.
(d) He recovered stolen objects from temple robbers.

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

3. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.
(a) Strictly prohibitive.
(b) A happy medium.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Too sparse in public opinion.

4. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?
(a) King Cogidumnus.
(b) Boudicca.
(c) Caratacus.
(d) Aulus.

5. Of the following, what was most upsetting for Tacitus in regards to Agricola's death?
(a) He could not be with Agricola in his time of death.
(b) No one was able to find the true murderer.
(c) Agricola did not get to meet his grandchildren.
(d) Agricola suffered a long and painful death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the outcome when the British launched a night attack on the 9th legion?

2. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

3. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?

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

5. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

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