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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Otho's fleet do to Agricola?
(a) Murdered his mother and plundered her fortunes.
(b) Surprise attacked him from the rear.
(c) Poisoned him.
(d) Denied his power as consul and disobeyed his orders.

2. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?
(a) Their influence of advancing weaponry in each other's culture.
(b) The diplomatic assemblies that occurred without violence.
(c) The amount of trade that occurred.
(d) The equal influence of religious culture on one another.

3. Why was so interested in German culture that he wrote about it?
(a) He believed Germans were desecendants from the same gods.
(b) He believed Germans would make great slaves.
(c) He believed Germans were a constant threat.
(d) He believed Germans had much to offer Roman civilization.

4. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As wrong and banned from the schools.
(b) As fictitious.
(c) As an unofficial work without real evidence.
(d) As a patriotic piece.

5. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?
(a) Power of censorship.
(b) Military command.
(c) Initiate legislation.
(d) Ability to recall elections.

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

7. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Caligula.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Tiberius.
(d) Julius Caesar.

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

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

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

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

12. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?
(a) For revenge.
(b) For their knowledge of arms.
(c) For their gold and silver.
(d) Purely for victory over more lands.

13. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?
(a) Relaxed the presence of the Roman army.
(b) Did not always impose the emperor's laws that were harsh on the people.
(c) Stopped corrupt officials.
(d) Was lenient in giving citizenships.

14. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?
(a) Tacitus actively promoted the idea to everyone.
(b) He was charming and convincing with the enemy.
(c) The other generals were failures.
(d) He was the only one who kept Domitian in line.

15. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?
(a) 53-68 A.D.
(b) 78-84 A.D.
(c) 578 A.D. - 584 A.D.
(d) 2 A.D. - 7 A.D.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?

2. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?

3. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

4. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."

5. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?

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