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

2. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?
(a) They wore their hair long.
(b) They were pacifists.
(c) They sung during battle.
(d) They dwelled in peace as well as in war.

3. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?
(a) He was the first to offer himself in the line of duty.
(b) He always agreed with Cerealis.
(c) He did well with army detachment missions.
(d) He stood up to Cerealis when he disagreed with a plan.

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

5. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?
(a) Relaxed the presence of the Roman army.
(b) Was lenient in giving citizenships.
(c) Stopped corrupt officials.
(d) Did not always impose the emperor's laws that were harsh on the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?

2. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.

3. How did the German tribe Ubii show pride in being a Roman colony?

4. Tacitus summed up Agricola's features as __________.

5. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?

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