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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Trojans think the Danaans had left?
(a) The Danaans hid their ships behind a nearby island.
(b) The Danaans surrendered and promised to go.
(c) The Danaans set fire to their campsite and let it burn to the ground.
(d) The Danaans sent a letter announcing that they were leaving.

2. Who does Venus send to Carthage disguised as Aeneas' son?
(a) A huntress.
(b) Vulcan.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Her son, Cupid.

3. Who leads Aeneas to the golden bough?
(a) Two doves from Venus.
(b) The Sibyl.
(c) He finds it on his own.
(d) The ghost of Misenus.

4. Who uses his or her powers to keep the Trojans lost at sea?
(a) Vulcan.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Juno.
(d) Venus.

5. Why do the Trojan women set fire to the Trojan ships in Book V?
(a) They are dazzled by signs and portents and want to make their home where they are.
(b) They are afraid Aeneas will leave without them.
(c) It was a mistake and they actually meant to burn Acestës' ships.
(d) It is a sign of respect and morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Anna thinks Dido should make a match with Aeneas?

2. What portent appears relating to Iulus?

3. What does the feast the Arcadians are having celebrate?

4. What does the fake Iulus make Dido forget?

5. What causes the Ausonians to attack the Trojans?

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