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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were ancient German records kept?
(a) Through priests.
(b) In songs.
(c) In picture form.
(d) In storytelling.

2. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?
(a) He was the first to offer himself in the line of duty.
(b) He did well with army detachment missions.
(c) He always agreed with Cerealis.
(d) He stood up to Cerealis when he disagreed with a plan.

3. What was an obligation of a follower to a German chief in addition to protecting him?
(a) Let the chief have the follower's credit of heroism.
(b) Protect the chief's family as well.
(c) Give a portion of his spoils to the chief after a pillage.
(d) Let the chief have his daughter in marriage.

4. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) His career.
(b) His family.
(c) The reigning emperor.
(d) His mother.

5. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?
(a) The parade was more fun at night.
(b) To avoid publicity.
(c) To avoid Domitian.
(d) To surprise his wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Mattingly, what seems to be missing from Tacitus' accounts of Britain?

3. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?

4. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

5. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?

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