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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens every time Aeneas tries to tear a branch from a tree in Thrace to construct a roof for the altar of his new colony?
(a) Jupiter's voice thunders above.
(b) Blood flows from the plant.
(c) Fire surrounds his head.
(d) Lightning flashes in the sky.

2. Why has Dido turned her face against remarriage?
(a) Her brother killed her last husband.
(b) She is pledged to Diana.
(c) She does not want any man taking over her kingdom.
(d) She must wait until her sister Anna gets married first.

3. Who dies at the end of Book 3?
(a) Achaemenidës.
(b) Helenus.
(c) Polyphemus.
(d) Anchises.

4. What sign does Aeneas see during the ritual for his father?
(a) A tongue of fire.
(b) A cloud.
(c) A flash of lightning.
(d) A snake.

5. Why does King Iarbas pray to Jove/Jupiter?
(a) He wants counsel about how best to attack Dido's lands while she is distracted with Aeneas.
(b) He wants Juno to stop bothering his country.
(c) He is good friends with Dido and wants Jupiter to protect her new love.
(d) He is angry that after he gave Dido land for her city, she has taken up with someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Acestës welcome Aeneas and his followers?

2. Who does Anchises predict will bring and Age of Gold to Latium?

3. What prize is Nisus given by Aeneas?

4. What does Sinon say will happen if the Trojans violate the wooden horse?

5. Who leads Aeneas to the golden bough?

(see the answer key)

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