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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the queen of Latium want her daughter to marry?
(a) Ascanius.
(b) Turnus.
(c) Aeneas.
(d) Jove.

2. How does Nisus try to help his friend Euryalus win first prize in the foot race?
(a) He discourages others from entering the contest.
(b) He refuses to compete himself.
(c) He trips Salius.
(d) He cheers loudly for him.

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

4. What happens to the Trojans' ships when Turnus tries to burn them?
(a) At the request of Venus, Jupiter causes it to rain and put the fire out.
(b) They are hidden from view in mist by Venus.
(c) They go up in ashes, trapping the Trojans in Italy.
(d) At the command of the mother of the gods, Jupiter turns the ships into sea-goddesses and sets them free.

5. What causes the Ausonians to attack the Trojans?
(a) A snake startles them and a soldier striking at it causes everyone to start fighting.
(b) Iulus hunted and shot a deer he didn't know was a favored pet.
(c) Aeneas does not show proper reverence to King Latinus' laurel tree.
(d) Trojan soldiers insult Lavinia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mission do Nisus and Euryalus take on?

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

3. What does Jupiter tell Hercules is the labor of the brave, since human lifetimes are so short?

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

5. How is Turnus spurred to make war on both King Latinus and the Trojans?

(see the answer key)

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