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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 was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?
(a) Be involved in politics.
(b) Start a war.
(c) Feast.
(d) Be involved in philosophy.

2. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
(a) Chauci.
(b) Suebi.
(c) Chatti.
(d) Batavi.

3. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?
(a) They almost drowned in stormy seas off the coast of Britain.
(b) They sailed around North Britain, starved and were mistaken as pirates.
(c) They had the best victory over Roman legions in history.
(d) They ran into the Fenni and were almost eaten by them.

4. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) Many forts were abandoned.
(b) Little change occurred.
(c) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.
(d) Everything won had been lost.

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 fictitious.
(d) As an unofficial work without real evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were officials chosen for provinces?

2. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?

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

4. Why was so interested in German culture that he wrote about it?

5. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?

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