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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?
(a) He asked for a parade.
(b) He took a promotion.
(c) He took the majority of the spoils.
(d) He did not.

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

3. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?
(a) Genuine repentance.
(b) Absolute evidence of innocence.
(c) Bribery.
(d) Willingness to give service in the Roman army.

4. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?
(a) The parade was more fun at night.
(b) To avoid publicity.
(c) To avoid Domitian.
(d) To surprise his wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

2. How were officials chosen for provinces?

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

4. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?

5. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?

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