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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Agricola.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the outcome when the British launched a night attack on the 9th legion?
(a) The 9th legion lost many and got incorporated into Agricola's legion.
(b) The British succeeded and brought the momentum into future battles.
(c) Agricola followed and attacked the British from the rear.
(d) Despite the surprise, the sheer number outweighed the British and the 9th legion won.
2. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?
(a) By Tacitus' detailed accounts.
(b) By Mattingly's history research.
(c) By Trajan's detailed accounts.
(d) Through archaelogical excavation.
3. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?
(a) A fake triumph in Germany.
(b) His son was a coward in battle.
(c) His wife commited adultery.
(d) A fake triumph in Britain.
4. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?
(a) Through Tacitus' writings.
(b) Via Domitian's excessive praise.
(c) Trajan wrote a famous eulogy.
(d) The number of archaelogical evidence of his forts.
5. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?
(a) Stubborness.
(b) Indolence.
(c) Passion for war.
(d) Drunkeness.
Short Answer Questions
1. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?
2. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?
3. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
4. What did Otho's fleet do to Agricola?
5. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?
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