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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Aeneas know Antheus, Sergestus, Cloanthus, and Ilioneus?
(a) He fought against them in the Trojan War.
(b) They are fellow Trojans.
(c) He has heard tales of their great feats.
(d) He does not know who they are.

2. Who will not be a descendant of Aeneas' line?
(a) Romulus.
(b) Mars.
(c) Remus.
(d) Ilia.

3. What does Sinon say is the purpose of the big wooden horse?
(a) It is a lighthouse to guide the Danaan ships back to Troy.
(b) It is meant to be fuel for a bonfire when the Danaans return to destroy 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. How does Aeneas transport Anchises out of Troy?
(a) On his back.
(b) In a wheeled cart.
(c) On a stretcher after the Danaans wound him.
(d) By pulling him along by the hand.

5. What is Coroebus' idea for how he, Aeneas, and their companions can pass to safety?
(a) They will hide inside the wooden horse until the Greeks take it back outside.
(b) They will call on Venus to come save them.
(c) They will disguise themselves in Greek armor.
(d) They will escape through a secret tunnel under the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Aeneas' appearance a surprise to Dido and the crowd?

2. What tale does Dido want Aeneas to tell?

3. Who tells Aeneas he is in Carthage?

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

5. Who travels with Aeneas to check out the place where they have landed?

(see the answer key)

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