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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Venus send a fake Ascanius to Dido?
(a) To learn what Dido's true thoughts about the Trojans are.
(b) To charm her into loving Aeneas.
(c) To destroy the Trojans.
(d) To win a bet with Jupiter.

2. What is Coroebus' idea for how he, Aeneas, and their companions can pass to safety?
(a) They will hide inside the wooden horse until the Greeks take it back outside.
(b) They will call on Venus to come save them.
(c) They will disguise themselves in Greek armor.
(d) They will escape through a secret tunnel under the city.

3. Who uses his or her powers to keep the Trojans lost at sea?
(a) Venus.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Juno.
(d) Vulcan.

4. Why did Dido's people take on a peaceful mood toward Aeneas' people?
(a) Queen Dido commanded them to welcome all new visitors.
(b) They had heard great things about the Trojans from the Greeks.
(c) They were visited by Mercury.
(d) They were well known for always welcoming new people.

5. What does Sinon say is the purpose of the big wooden horse?
(a) It is an offering to apologize for stealing the Palladium.
(b) It is a gift to tell the Trojans they are sorry for attacking Troy.
(c) It is meant to be fuel for a bonfire when the Danaans return to destroy Troy.
(d) It is a lighthouse to guide the Danaan ships back to Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who or what does Venus say is the cause of the fall of Troy?

2. What does Anchises pray to the gods for?

3. How does Anchises act when Aeneas first comes to help him escape?

4. Who does Venus send to Carthage disguised as Aeneas' son?

5. For whom does Aeneas return to Troy to search?

(see the answer key)

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