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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?
(a) Initiate legislation.
(b) Military command.
(c) Power of censorship.
(d) Ability to recall elections.

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

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

4. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?
(a) Complete exploration and knowledge due to Julius Caesar.
(b) Nothing more than there were peoples there.
(c) They believed Britain was part of Spain.
(d) Occasional accounts until Agricola arrived and campaigned.

5. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?
(a) He decided to wait and see.
(b) He went where the action was.
(c) He asked the emperor what he should do.
(d) He sent a messenger with a surrender's note.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a Caledonian, what kept the Gauls and Germans under Roman rule?

2. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?

3. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

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

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

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