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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) Ability to recall elections.
(b) Power of censorship.
(c) Initiate legislation.
(d) Military command.

2. Before Tacitus' time, a person who wrote an autobiography was considered to be__________.
(a) Not worth reading about.
(b) Insecure.
(c) Self-confident.
(d) Egocentric.

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

4. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His diplomatic skills.
(b) His ability to execute a surprise attack.
(c) His tactics and forts.
(d) His oratory skills.

5. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?
(a) Stream of conscious.
(b) Brief and poetic.
(c) Allegorical.
(d) Long-winded.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?

3. According to Tacitus, Agricola felt it was more "honourable to __________ than to hate."

4. What major characteristic did Tacitus note about the seas around Britain?

5. What benefit was there for Agricola when he married Domitia Decidiana?

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