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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jupiter tell Hercules is the labor of the brave, since human lifetimes are so short?
(a) To make their fame last through great deeds.
(b) To die as soon as possible in battle.
(c) To make sacrifices to all the gods.
(d) To spend every moment helping the weak.

2. What betrays the presence of Euryalus to the enemy?
(a) A snapping twig under his feet.
(b) The gleam of his helmet in the moonlight.
(c) The noise of the clanking of the booty he has taken from Turnus' camp.
(d) Allecto directing their attention to him.

3. What prize is Nisus given by Aeneas?
(a) A vial of precious oil.
(b) sturdy shoes.
(c) A shield.
(d) A new boat.

4. Which of the following is not an effect that Dido says has been caused by her love affair with Aeneas?
(a) She has lost her integrity.
(b) Her own people hate her.
(c) She is stuck with his child to raise.
(d) Libyans and nomad kings hate her.

5. Who is a figure from Greek and Roman mythology NOT depicted in the temple of Apollo?
(a) Androgeos.
(b) Pasiphaë.
(c) Minotaur.
(d) Icarus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Iris to talk to the mourning Trojan women?

2. What do the crowd of refugees expect from Aeneas?

3. How does Nisus die?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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