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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What hides Aeneas' identity as he travels through Carthage?
(a) A huge bronze shield.
(b) A magic cape.
(c) A leather mask.
(d) A cloud of mist.

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

3. 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.

4. What meaning does Anchises say the portent of four white horses can have?
(a) Both laughter and tears.
(b) Both war and peace.
(c) Both feast and famine.
(d) Both fame and fortune.

5. Who dies at the end of Book 3?
(a) Polyphemus.
(b) Anchises.
(c) Achaemenidës.
(d) Helenus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ilioneus ask of Dido?

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

3. Who blinded Polyphemus?

4. What does Sinon say will happen if the Trojans violate the wooden horse?

5. Why did Dido's people take on a peaceful mood toward Aeneas' people?

(see the answer key)

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