The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helped Nerva bring the praetorian guards to obedience?
(a) Vitellius.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Agricola.
(d) Aulus.

2. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?
(a) They looked upon him suspiciously of the truth.
(b) He was killed by his enemies that were his own countrymen.
(c) He was paraded around.
(d) He was neither celebrated nor thought of.

3. How did Domitian receive news of Agricola's successes?
(a) He was elated for some good news.
(b) He was more concerned with Germany and dismissed the news.
(c) He was jealous.
(d) He was proud of his men.

4. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) His mother.
(b) His family.
(c) The reigning emperor.
(d) His career.

5. How did Agricola's father get Gaius the emperor angry at him?
(a) He defied orders and campaigned past the Rhine.
(b) He attempted murder on one of his favorite Senators.
(c) He was famous and succeeded in life.
(d) He defied orders and refused to conquer Britain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?

3. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?

4. Where did Agricola stand when fighting with his men?

5. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?

(see the answer key)

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