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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?
(a) He was a Senator during tyranny.
(b) He lacked in military success.
(c) He failed to prevent Agricola's poisoning.
(d) He failed to be as great as Agricola.

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

3. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
(a) It was a warning to the Roman Empire of their dangerous presence.
(b) It showed how the Roman Empire improved British lives.
(c) It compared how much Agricola did for the Empire.
(d) It showed how British history influenced Roman culture.

4. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?
(a) Roman destiny.
(b) Pure races.
(c) The origin of white man's burden.
(d) Moderation.

5. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.
(a) A failure.
(b) The end of Celtic culture.
(c) An easy success.
(d) The beginning of colonialism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?

2. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?

3. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?

4. Why was so interested in German culture that he wrote about it?

5. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?

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