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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Anna thinks Dido should make a match with Aeneas?
(a) Dido should enjoy love and children.
(b) It is Jupiter's will.
(c) Dido's lands are surrounded by hostile people.
(d) Their brother could find and attack them in the future.

2. Why does Venus at first think Juno's idea to have Dido and Aeneas marry and rule Carthage side by side is a bad one?
(a) She wants Aeneas to be the sole ruler of Carthage.
(b) She does not think it fair to Dido to make her rule with Aeneas.
(c) She does not think their love will last.
(d) She does not want Italy's future power diverted to Carthage.

3. What does Anchises pray to the gods for?
(a) To keep his grandson Iulus safe.
(b) To take revenge on the Greeks for sacking Troy.
(c) To punish Aeneas for not protecting the city better.
(d) For the strength to stand up and run.

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

5. When Aeneas and the Trojans land in Sicily at the beginning of Book V, a year has passed since which important event?
(a) The fall of Troy.
(b) Paris taking Helen.
(c) Leaving Dido's city.
(d) The death of Anchises.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Jupiter send to talk to Aeneas?

2. What does Dido tell Aeneas she will do after he leaves?

3. What sign does Aeneas see during the ritual for his father?

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

5. What does Jupiter want from Aeneas?

(see the answer key)

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