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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of countryman is Achaemenidës?
(a) Trojan.
(b) Ithacan.
(c) Sicilian.
(d) Etruscan.

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

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

4. What does Venus use to convince her husband Vulcan to make armor for Aeneas?
(a) Tears.
(b) Threats of Jupiter's anger.
(c) The flame of love.
(d) Cool reason.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What mission do Nisus and Euryalus take on?

3. Who calms the ocean so Aeneas and his men can make it safely to land?

4. What does the goddess Circe do to those she enchants?

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

(see the answer key)

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