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

2. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?
(a) Austro.
(b) Tuisto.
(c) Fraujaz.
(d) Teiwaz.

3. In Agricola's third year in Britain, he focused on what in particular?
(a) He built forts.
(b) Granted citizenship for all of Britain.
(c) He extended the conquered land to the entire isle.
(d) Tried to leave Britain for Germany.

4. What held back efficiency in a German assembly of chiefs?
(a) Lack of punctuality.
(b) Drink.
(c) Lack of leadership.
(d) Stubborness.

5. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) A political tone of moderation.
(b) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.
(c) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(d) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence shows Tacitus could have been wrong in claiming Domitian's triumph was a sham?

2. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

3. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?

4. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?

5. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?

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