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

2. What event caused such a great financial loss to the state that Agricola had to rectify it?
(a) Inflation.
(b) Drought.
(c) The people looted after a great fire.
(d) Infestation of a corn beetle.

3. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?
(a) Cogidumnus.
(b) Boudicca.
(c) Cuchulain.
(d) Calgacus.

4. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?
(a) Followed loyally, despite his own feelings.
(b) Unwavering with his own stance.
(c) Usually manipulated the officials of the emperor to take his stance.
(d) Believed in whatever the emperor believed in.

5. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?
(a) They only fit one family at a time.
(b) They were in the woods and groves.
(c) The temples were open roofed.
(d) They were open only at night.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?

3. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?

4. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?

5. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?

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