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

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 were a peaceful people.
(b) The Brigantes actually helped the Romans and accepted their aid.
(c) The Romans conquered the Brigantes long before the supposed burning.
(d) The Brigantes never had a woman leader in their history.

2. How could Agricola take advantage of the staff-captaincy post?
(a) He could stay in the back of the battle without question.
(b) He was able to travel to any country he preferred.
(c) He could order others around even if it was not relevant to the military.
(d) He was able to leave more easily.

3. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?
(a) Dark hair and stout.
(b) Blue eyes, red hair, with big frames.
(c) Large and hairy.
(d) Short, freckly, with red hair.

4. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?
(a) The Celts.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Vikings.
(d) The Gauls.

5. What weakness did Germans have that according to Tacitus made them easily defeated?
(a) Overconfidence.
(b) Intemperance of drink.
(c) Lack of seriousness.
(d) Grudges against one another.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were under Roman rule but was not subjected to taxes and used only for war purposes?

2. In German culture, what did undergarments indicate?

3. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?

4. What event caused such a great financial loss to the state that Agricola had to rectify it?

5. What was an obligation of a follower to a German chief in addition to protecting him?

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