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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Aeneas ask the gods through the Sibyl?
(a) He wants his father brought back to life.
(b) He wants revenge on those who ruined Troy.
(c) He wants to settle peacefully in Latium.
(d) He wants help rebuilding the original Troy.

2. What is Aetna?
(a) A volcano.
(b) A large river.
(c) A geyser that sprays from the ground.
(d) A huge waterfall.

3. 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.

4. Who is the deity in charge of marriage?
(a) Diana.
(b) Minerva.
(c) Venus.
(d) Juno.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will bury Palinurus' body?

2. What does Sinon say is the purpose of the big wooden horse?

3. What does Juno plan to do in Book VII to stop Aeneas from ruling Italy?

4. Which of the following does the Sibyl NOT predict awaits Aeneas where he is going?

5. Where do Dido and Aeneas become "married"?

(see the answer key)

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