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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who warns the Trojans not to trust in the wooden horse the Danaans left behind?
(a) Laocoön.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Thymoetes.
(d) Tenedos.

3. 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) Blood flows from the plant.
(b) Fire surrounds his head.
(c) Jupiter's voice thunders above.
(d) Lightning flashes in the sky.

4. What does Sinon claim is the reason he was left behind?
(a) He escaped before the Danaans could sacrifice him in exchange for good winds home.
(b) He was left behind to spy on the Trojans.
(c) He has been sent to the Trojans as an ambassador of peace.
(d) He snuck away because he wants to help the Trojans beat the Danaans.

5. How does Nisus try to help his friend Euryalus win first prize in the foot race?
(a) He cheers loudly for him.
(b) He refuses to compete himself.
(c) He trips Salius.
(d) He discourages others from entering the contest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Venus send to Carthage disguised as Aeneas' son?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Anna thinks Dido should make a match with Aeneas?

3. What is remarkable about the boxing gloves of Eryx?

4. What prize is Nisus given by Aeneas?

5. What does the fake Iulus make Dido forget?

(see the answer key)

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