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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) Power over drinking.
(b) A united kingdom.
(c) A fierce ruler.
(d) Roman discipline.
2. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As fictitious.
(b) As wrong and banned from the schools.
(c) As an unofficial work without real evidence.
(d) As a patriotic piece.
3. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?
(a) Trajan.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Vespasian.
4. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) His career.
(b) His mother.
(c) His family.
(d) The reigning emperor.
5. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?
(a) He was a Senator during tyranny.
(b) He failed to prevent Agricola's poisoning.
(c) He lacked in military success.
(d) He failed to be as great as Agricola.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?
2. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
3. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?
4. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
5. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?
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