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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Tacitus criticized the Sitones more than other German tribes because of what cultural difference?
(a) The women were allowed to fight next to the men.
(b) They were polygamous.
(c) The women were the ruling sex.
(d) Men were in war so the women trained the boys at home for war.

4. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?
(a) It did not have any form of resource.
(b) It lacked good agricultural lands.
(c) It was a poor country.
(d) No reason. They would conquer any country.

5. Tacitus summed up Agricola's features as __________.
(a) Striking.
(b) Stoic.
(c) Charming.
(d) Passionate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

2. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?

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

4. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?

5. How did Domitian receive news of Agricola's successes?

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