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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. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) Little change occurred.
(b) Everything won had been lost.
(c) Many forts were abandoned.
(d) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.

2. What benefit was there for Agricola when he married Domitia Decidiana?
(a) Greater monetary wealth.
(b) Social distinction.
(c) A closer relationship with Domitian.
(d) A closer relationship to the governor of Britain.

3. "The Germania" is believed to come from a single manuscript written in what century?
(a) Early 16th century.
(b) 9th century.
(c) Early 6th century.
(d) 100 A.D.

4. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Caratacus.
(c) Boudicca.
(d) King Cogidumnus.

5. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?
(a) They were in the woods and groves.
(b) They only fit one family at a time.
(c) They were open only at night.
(d) The temples were open roofed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Agricola's mother discourage him from studying philosophy?

2. What happened to the emperor of Rome?

3. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?

4. Tacitus believed the earth was what shape?

5. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?

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