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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens every time Aeneas tries to tear a branch from a tree in Thrace to construct a roof for the altar of his new colony?
(a) Jupiter's voice thunders above.
(b) Blood flows from the plant.
(c) Fire surrounds his head.
(d) Lightning flashes in the sky.

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

3. What does the fake Iulus make Dido forget?
(a) Her responsibilities as queen.
(b) Her duty to help Aeneas.
(c) The counsel of her sister.
(d) The memory of her dead husband, Sychaeus.

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

5. Where does Anchises think the voice in the temple is telling them to go build their new city?
(a) Crete.
(b) Thrace.
(c) Midsea.
(d) Troy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Helenus say Aeneas should visit for advice?

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

3. Who blinded Polyphemus?

4. Why does Venus send a fake Ascanius to Dido?

5. What does Ilioneus ask of Dido?

(see the answer key)

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