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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?
(a) Their influence of advancing weaponry in each other's culture.
(b) The equal influence of religious culture on one another.
(c) The amount of trade that occurred.
(d) The diplomatic assemblies that occurred without violence.

2. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
(a) Sudden.
(b) Inevitable.
(c) Expected.
(d) A slow creeping progress.

3. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?
(a) The lack of citizenship.
(b) Occupation of the Roman army.
(c) Profiteering tricks.
(d) The emperor's power.

4. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Misspellings.
(b) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(c) Carelessness in geography and military history.
(d) Exaggeration of stories.

5. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?
(a) War.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.

2. What was an obligation of a follower to a German chief in addition to protecting him?

3. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?

4. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?

5. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

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