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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Helenus' city a replica?
(a) Crete.
(b) Italy.
(c) Troy.
(d) Sparta.

2. Which of the following is not an excuse Aeneas offers to Dido for why he must leave her?
(a) His fate, oracles, and dreams all tell him he must go found a city.
(b) He is not being deceitful because he never entered a pact of marriage with her.
(c) His men cannot protect her and Carthage adequately.
(d) A messenger from Jupiter commands him to go against his will.

3. What prize is Nisus given by Aeneas?
(a) A new boat.
(b) A vial of precious oil.
(c) A shield.
(d) sturdy shoes.

4. Why does Venus at first think Juno's idea to have Dido and Aeneas marry and rule Carthage side by side is a bad one?
(a) She does not think their love will last.
(b) She does not want Italy's future power diverted to Carthage.
(c) She wants Aeneas to be the sole ruler of Carthage.
(d) She does not think it fair to Dido to make her rule with Aeneas.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Anna thinks Dido should make a match with Aeneas?
(a) Dido's lands are surrounded by hostile people.
(b) Their brother could find and attack them in the future.
(c) It is Jupiter's will.
(d) Dido should enjoy love and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. After first meeting Dido, what does Aeneas send for from his ships?

2. Why does Juno say Venus has made Dido fall in love with Aeneas?

3. What does Creusa's ghost tell Aeneas?

4. Who will not be a descendant of Aeneas' line?

5. How does Nisus try to help his friend Euryalus win first prize in the foot race?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Anchises explain the process by which souls become reborn?

2. How does Priam compare and contrast Achilles and Pyrrhus?

3. Why should Aeneas not have tried to found a city in Thrace?

4. What are some ways the characters in Book 2 are affected by fate?

5. What instances in Book V reveal how the Trojans feel about burying their dead?

6. Where does Helenus say destiny and change come from?

7. What fate does Laocoön meet and why?

8. What message does Anchises give Aeneas in a dream?

9. What ties Aeneas and his people to the land to which they are headed to settle?

10. What is the problem with Aeneas remaining in Carthage?

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