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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. The Chatti showed steady courage in warfare through what?
(a) Deliberate movements rather than quick rushes.
(b) They kept an unwavering flag throughout battle.
(c) Their impressive unified steps into the beginning of a battle.
(d) Their steady chants.

2. Why did Agricola build forts to surround newly submitted British?
(a) It kept them from escaping.
(b) It protected the British from their unconquered neighbors.
(c) It controlled imports and exports.
(d) It built fear in them.

3. How did Augustus handle the Germans?
(a) He advanced to the Elbe.
(b) He advanced over the Rhine.
(c) He kept them at the Rhine.
(d) He ignored their presence and concentrated on Britain.

4. 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) The other generals were failures.
(d) Tacitus actively promoted the idea to everyone.

5. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?
(a) Moderation.
(b) Roman destiny.
(c) The origin of white man's burden.
(d) Pure races.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?

2. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?

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

4. What evidence shows Tacitus could have been wrong in claiming Domitian's triumph was a sham?

5. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?

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