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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What curse does Celaeno lay on the Trojans?
(a) That the Trojans will never build their new city until they have experienced famine.
(b) That they will wander the sea forever without finding a new place to settle.
(c) That they will be shipwrecked every time they try to set sail.
(d) That they will be turned into Harpies as well.

2. How does Aeneas transport Anchises out of Troy?
(a) By pulling him along by the hand.
(b) On his back.
(c) In a wheeled cart.
(d) On a stretcher after the Danaans wound him.

3. What does Anchises pray to the gods for?
(a) To take revenge on the Greeks for sacking Troy.
(b) To keep his grandson Iulus safe.
(c) For the strength to stand up and run.
(d) To punish Aeneas for not protecting the city better.

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

5. Who calms the ocean so Aeneas and his men can make it safely to land?
(a) Vulcan.
(b) Venus.
(c) Neptune.
(d) Juno.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Coroebus' idea for how he, Aeneas, and their companions can pass to safety?

3. Why does Acestës welcome Aeneas and his followers?

4. How does Cloanthus win the boat race during the funeral games?

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

(see the answer key)

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