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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Tacitus claim was the purpose of "baritus"?
(a) To show appreciation for a well-done victory.
(b) To impress a female with a handsome song.
(c) To challenge the enemy to a battle from afar.
(d) To unite valour before battle.

2. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.
(c) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.
(d) One of the best.

3. What evidence shows Tacitus could have been wrong in claiming Domitian's triumph was a sham?
(a) There is no evidence Domitian ever made such a claim.
(b) Another biography on Domitian states otherwise.
(c) Modern archaeology confirms a genuine victory.
(d) Record books show Domitian's presence in Germany.

4. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?
(a) A house divided against itself cannot stand.
(b) Show the Romans they are biting off more than they can chew.
(c) Action speaks louder than words.
(d) The Romans are all bark and no bite.

5. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?
(a) Long-winded.
(b) Stream of conscious.
(c) Allegorical.
(d) Brief and poetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unique about a betrothed German couple?

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

3. Tacitus criticized the Germans' agriculture calendar because of what?

4. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

5. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?

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