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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. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?
(a) Fraujaz.
(b) Tuisto.
(c) Teiwaz.
(d) Austro.

2. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
(a) By number of previous kills.
(b) By family or clan.
(c) Randomly.
(d) By general's choice.

3. What special privilege did the Hermundui have in the Roman Empire?
(a) They were not taxed.
(b) They were considered neutral and never attacked.
(c) They were allowed beyond the banks to trade inland.
(d) They were granted citizenship.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

2. What were the Germans' choice of arms?

3. What event caused such a great financial loss to the state that Agricola had to rectify it?

4. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?

5. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?

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