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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?
(a) Vespasian.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Nero.
(d) Vitellius.

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

3. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?
(a) Spain.
(b) Germany.
(c) Rome.
(d) Britain.

4. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?
(a) Lacked a kill by the age of fifteen.
(b) Surrendered his shield.
(c) Commited adultery.
(d) Gambled his freedom away.

5. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As wrong and banned from the schools.
(b) As a patriotic piece.
(c) As an unofficial work without real evidence.
(d) As fictitious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?

2. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?

3. Tacitus summed up Agricola's features as __________.

4. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

5. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?

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