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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Dido's people take on a peaceful mood toward Aeneas' people?
(a) They were visited by Mercury.
(b) They had heard great things about the Trojans from the Greeks.
(c) They were well known for always welcoming new people.
(d) Queen Dido commanded them to welcome all new visitors.

2. Who will not be a descendant of Aeneas' line?
(a) Ilia.
(b) Remus.
(c) Romulus.
(d) Mars.

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

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

5. Where do Dido and Aeneas become "married"?
(a) On a boat at sea.
(b) At the ruins of Troy.
(c) At the altar of Juno.
(d) In a cave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aeneas think when he spots Helen while Troy is being destroyed all around them?

2. Why does King Iarbas pray to Jove/Jupiter?

3. Which of the following is NOT something Helenus advises Aeneas and his followers to do?

4. Who does Dido send to plead with Aeneas?

5. What does Ilioneus ask of Dido?

(see the answer key)

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