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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For whom does Aeneas return to Troy to search?
(a) His wife, Creusa.
(b) His dead king Priam's body.
(c) His sworn enemy, Sinon.
(d) His mother, Venus.

2. What does Jupiter predict awaits Aeneas in Italy?
(a) A massive war followed by the establishment of a new city and a new way of life.
(b) A happy marriage with Queen Dido.
(c) A rematch with the same soldiers that destroyed Troy.
(d) Death and betrayal.

3. What does Sinon say is the purpose of the big wooden horse?
(a) It is meant to be fuel for a bonfire when the Danaans return to destroy Troy.
(b) It is a lighthouse to guide the Danaan ships back to Troy.
(c) It is a gift to tell the Trojans they are sorry for attacking Troy.
(d) It is an offering to apologize for stealing the Palladium.

4. Who or what does Venus say is the cause of the fall of Troy?
(a) The harsh will of the gods.
(b) Priam for being too proud.
(c) Helen and Paris for running away together.
(d) the Trojans for letting the Danaans trick them.

5. Why is Aeneas' appearance a surprise to Dido and the crowd?
(a) He appears swearing vengeance on them all.
(b) He appears accompanied by the goddess Venus.
(c) He appears wearing women's garb as a disguise.
(d) He appears out of a thinning cloud as if from thin air.

Short Answer Questions

1. What portent appears relating to Iulus?

2. How does Aeneas know Antheus, Sergestus, Cloanthus, and Ilioneus?

3. Who appears in a dream to warn Aeneas to flee Troy?

4. What does Sinon claim is the reason he was left behind?

5. Who tells Aeneas he is in Carthage?

(see the answer key)

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