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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. In Chapter 31, why did Mattingly believe Tacitus was mistaken in saying the Brigantes burned a Roman colony under a woman ruler?
(a) The Brigantes actually helped the Romans and accepted their aid.
(b) The Brigantes were a peaceful people.
(c) The Brigantes never had a woman leader in their history.
(d) The Romans conquered the Brigantes long before the supposed burning.

2. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?
(a) To avoid Domitian.
(b) To avoid publicity.
(c) To surprise his wife.
(d) The parade was more fun at night.

3. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?
(a) He was paraded around.
(b) He was killed by his enemies that were his own countrymen.
(c) They looked upon him suspiciously of the truth.
(d) He was neither celebrated nor thought of.

4. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
(a) By family or clan.
(b) By number of previous kills.
(c) Randomly.
(d) By general's choice.

5. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?
(a) Their inferiority to German warriors.
(b) Tacitus' famous oration on peace.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Peace within Roman life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.

2. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?

3. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?

4. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?

5. Why did Agricola build forts to surround newly submitted British?

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