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

2. How did Agricola help rectify the treasury?
(a) He issued more coins.
(b) He recovered stolen objects from temple robbers.
(c) He understood the economy of supply and demand.
(d) He got rid of the corrupted officials in the department.

3. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?
(a) He was the first to offer himself in the line of duty.
(b) He always agreed with Cerealis.
(c) He did well with army detachment missions.
(d) He stood up to Cerealis when he disagreed with a plan.

4. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?
(a) The Celts.
(b) The Gauls.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Vikings.

5. Of the following, what was most upsetting for Tacitus in regards to Agricola's death?
(a) No one was able to find the true murderer.
(b) Agricola suffered a long and painful death.
(c) He could not be with Agricola in his time of death.
(d) Agricola did not get to meet his grandchildren.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.

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

3. What held back efficiency in a German assembly of chiefs?

4. Who got to voice their opinions in major affairs in German tribes?

5. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?

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