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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. How was Agricola's death received in general?
(a) Domitian disallowed grievance over Agricola.
(b) Many did not notice.
(c) It seemed to concern everyone.
(d) The enemies celebrated.

2. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(b) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.
(c) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.
(d) A political tone of moderation.

3. In Agricola's third year in Britain, he focused on what in particular?
(a) He extended the conquered land to the entire isle.
(b) Granted citizenship for all of Britain.
(c) He built forts.
(d) Tried to leave Britain for Germany.

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

5. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?
(a) Throw away his shield.
(b) Kill a woman or child.
(c) Cut his hair.
(d) Die before his first kill.

Short Answer Questions

1. During assembly, how did the Germans show respectful agreement?

2. Of the following, which was one way a German became a slave among his own men?

3. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?

4. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?

5. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?

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