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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Gauls.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.

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

3. What benefit was there for Agricola when he married Domitia Decidiana?
(a) A closer relationship to the governor of Britain.
(b) A closer relationship with Domitian.
(c) Greater monetary wealth.
(d) Social distinction.

4. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
(a) The cavalry.
(b) The infantry.
(c) The knowledge of the lands.
(d) The weaponry.

5. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?
(a) Instilling fear in the enemy helped retain control.
(b) Injustice afterwards did not help the victory.
(c) He celebrated lavishly to show his power.
(d) Be prepared for a possible revenge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?

3. The beginning years of British conquest can be described as __________.

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

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

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