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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?
(a) Domitian.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Vespasian.
(d) Trajan.

2. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?
(a) Action speaks louder than words.
(b) A house divided against itself cannot stand.
(c) The Romans are all bark and no bite.
(d) Show the Romans they are biting off more than they can chew.

3. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?
(a) By their primary weapons.
(b) By their clothing style.
(c) Sarmations were nomadic while Germans lived in homes.
(d) Sarmations were blonde and lighter-skinned.

4. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?
(a) Injustice afterwards did not help the victory.
(b) Instilling fear in the enemy helped retain control.
(c) Be prepared for a possible revenge.
(d) He celebrated lavishly to show his power.

5. Where did Agricola stand when fighting with his men?
(a) He did not fight in the battlegrounds.
(b) In the middle as his men surrounded him.
(c) In the back.
(d) In the very front.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?

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

3. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

4. How did having children help Agricola's career?

5. What was Agricola best known for?

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