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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?
(a) He took a promotion.
(b) He took the majority of the spoils.
(c) He did not.
(d) He asked for a parade.

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

3. Agricola was brought up with an education in __________.
(a) German history.
(b) Martial arts.
(c) British history.
(d) Liberal arts.

4. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.
(b) Little change occurred.
(c) Everything won had been lost.
(d) Many forts were abandoned.

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

6. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."
(a) The Gauls.
(b) The Spaniards.
(c) The Celtics.
(d) The Osi.

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

8. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?
(a) He wanted to get the emperor jealous.
(b) He wanted to impress his father.
(c) He wanted a triumph.
(d) Roman destiny.

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

10. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?
(a) Injustice afterwards did not help the victory.
(b) Be prepared for a possible revenge.
(c) He celebrated lavishly to show his power.
(d) Instilling fear in the enemy helped retain control.

11. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?
(a) They felt he was a failure in his campaigns.
(b) They thought he was too soft with the British.
(c) They were in favor of his work.
(d) They believed he was a puppet of Domitian.

12. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?
(a) Spain.
(b) Gauls.
(c) Germany.
(d) Ireland.

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

14. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His tactics and forts.
(b) His ability to execute a surprise attack.
(c) His oratory skills.
(d) His diplomatic skills.

15. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?
(a) Excellent cattle and sheep.
(b) Gold and silver.
(c) Iron.
(d) Good farming lands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.

2. Before Tacitus' time, a person who wrote an autobiography was considered to be__________.

3. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?

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

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

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