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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "The Germania" is believed to come from a single manuscript written in what century?
(a) Early 6th century.
(b) Early 16th century.
(c) 9th century.
(d) 100 A.D.

3. According to a Caledonian, what kept the Gauls and Germans under Roman rule?
(a) Terror and intimidation.
(b) The benefits under Roman rule.
(c) Lack of warfare experience.
(d) Indolence.

4. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?
(a) Stream of conscious.
(b) Brief and poetic.
(c) Allegorical.
(d) Long-winded.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?

2. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?

3. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?

4. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?

5. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

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