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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?
(a) By Tacitus' detailed accounts.
(b) By Mattingly's history research.
(c) Through archaelogical excavation.
(d) By Trajan's detailed accounts.

2. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?
(a) Vespasian.
(b) Domitian.
(c) Caligula.
(d) Trajan.

3. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
(a) It was a warning to the Roman Empire of their dangerous presence.
(b) It showed how British history influenced Roman culture.
(c) It compared how much Agricola did for the Empire.
(d) It showed how the Roman Empire improved British lives.

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. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
(a) Inevitable.
(b) A slow creeping progress.
(c) Expected.
(d) Sudden.

6. How did Domitian receive news of Agricola's successes?
(a) He was more concerned with Germany and dismissed the news.
(b) He was jealous.
(c) He was elated for some good news.
(d) He was proud of his men.

7. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) A united kingdom.
(b) Power over drinking.
(c) Roman discipline.
(d) A fierce ruler.

8. According to Tacitus, Agricola felt it was more "honourable to __________ than to hate."
(a) Hurt.
(b) Die.
(c) Be loyal.
(d) Love.

9. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?
(a) He was Agricola's son.
(b) He was Agricola's military right hand man.
(c) He was Agricola's son-in-law.
(d) They had no direct relationship.

10. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?
(a) He sent a messenger with a surrender's note.
(b) He asked the emperor what he should do.
(c) He went where the action was.
(d) He decided to wait and see.

11. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?
(a) It was a poor country.
(b) It did not have any form of resource.
(c) No reason. They would conquer any country.
(d) It lacked good agricultural lands.

12. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?
(a) Syria.
(b) A parade.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A post in Germany.

13. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.
(a) A happy medium.
(b) Too sparse in public opinion.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Strictly prohibitive.

14. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) The reigning emperor.
(b) His career.
(c) His mother.
(d) His family.

15. How were officials chosen for provinces?
(a) By the praetorian guards.
(b) By the people.
(c) The Senate chose for peaceful provinces and the emperor for restless ones.
(d) The emperor chose for all provinces.

Short Answer Questions

1. Agricola was brought up with an education in __________.

2. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?

3. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?

4. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?

5. How did Agricola's father get Gaius the emperor angry at him?

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