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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Drinking.
(c) War.
(d) Women.

2. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.
(b) One of the best.
(c) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.
(d) Mediocre.

3. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?
(a) Impartiality.
(b) A sense of proportion.
(c) Ethics.
(d) Accordance between religion and humanities.

4. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?
(a) They believed gold and silver were the best metal for weaponry.
(b) They used it for trade between Germans only.
(c) They had no personal taste for it.
(d) They were acquired greedily by the wealthy.

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

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

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

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

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

10. What was the outcome when the British launched a night attack on the 9th legion?
(a) Agricola followed and attacked the British from the rear.
(b) The British succeeded and brought the momentum into future battles.
(c) The 9th legion lost many and got incorporated into Agricola's legion.
(d) Despite the surprise, the sheer number outweighed the British and the 9th legion won.

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

12. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
(a) In the conquered colonies.
(b) Amongst the impoverished rural areas.
(c) They were unsuccessful in doing so.
(d) In the cities and money classes.

13. How did Agricola's father get Gaius the emperor angry at him?
(a) He was famous and succeeded in life.
(b) He attempted murder on one of his favorite Senators.
(c) He defied orders and refused to conquer Britain.
(d) He defied orders and campaigned past the Rhine.

14. How did Augustus handle the Germans?
(a) He advanced to the Elbe.
(b) He advanced over the Rhine.
(c) He ignored their presence and concentrated on Britain.
(d) He kept them at the Rhine.

15. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Orator.
(c) Senator.
(d) Governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?

2. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

3. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?

4. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

5. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?

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