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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?
(a) The other generals were failures.
(b) He was charming and convincing with the enemy.
(c) He was the only one who kept Domitian in line.
(d) Tacitus actively promoted the idea to everyone.

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

4. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) A political tone of moderation.
(b) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.
(c) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(d) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.

5. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?
(a) There was no pagaentry.
(b) The legions saluted him.
(c) The auxiliaries had put on a military salute for him.
(d) There was a parade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

2. Tacitus credited whom for Roman successes?

3. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.

4. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.

5. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?

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