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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Palinurus' ghost ask Aeneas to do when he returns to the world?
(a) To do anything to make Iulus a king.
(b) Never to let Achates helm the boat.
(c) To find and bury his body.
(d) To avenge his death.

2. What does the fake Iulus make Dido forget?
(a) The memory of her dead husband, Sychaeus.
(b) The counsel of her sister.
(c) Her duty to help Aeneas.
(d) Her responsibilities as queen.

3. Who leads Aeneas to the golden bough?
(a) The Sibyl.
(b) He finds it on his own.
(c) Two doves from Venus.
(d) The ghost of Misenus.

4. How does Nisus try to help his friend Euryalus win first prize in the foot race?
(a) He refuses to compete himself.
(b) He cheers loudly for him.
(c) He discourages others from entering the contest.
(d) He trips Salius.

5. What pictures are shown on the shield Venus gives to Aeneas?
(a) Scenes of the gods and goddesses seated peacefully in Olympus.
(b) Maps of Latium.
(c) The acts that will make his descendants famous.
(d) Scenes from the siege of Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Darës get Entellus to fall during their boxing match?

2. What is Aetna?

3. What does Aeneas promise to do if the gods grant his wish?

4. When Dido sees Aeneas' men readying their ships to sail, for what does she plead?

5. What does Venus use to convince her husband Vulcan to make armor for Aeneas?

(see the answer key)

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