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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Venus send to Carthage disguised as Aeneas' son?
(a) Her son, Cupid.
(b) Vulcan.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) A huntress.

2. What portent appears relating to Iulus?
(a) A snake that wraps around his ankle.
(b) A bird that lands on his left shoulder.
(c) A cloud of smoke that covers up his face.
(d) A tongue of flame on his head.

3. Why do the Trojan women set fire to the Trojan ships in Book V?
(a) It is a sign of respect and morning.
(b) They are afraid Aeneas will leave without them.
(c) They are dazzled by signs and portents and want to make their home where they are.
(d) It was a mistake and they actually meant to burn Acestës' ships.

4. Whom does Helenus say Aeneas should visit for advice?
(a) Scylla.
(b) Andromache.
(c) Charybdis.
(d) The sibyl of Cumae.

5. What do the crowd of refugees expect from Aeneas?
(a) They want him to train them in battle so they can fight the Danaans better.
(b) They want him to lead them by sea to new lands.
(c) They want him to apologize for letting Troy fall.
(d) They want him to lead them in a prayer of thanks for their escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Helenus' city a replica?

2. Who blinded Polyphemus?

3. Who uses his or her powers to keep the Trojans lost at sea?

4. How did Polydorus die?

5. What important things has Aeneas carried with him from Troy?

(see the answer key)

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