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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Aeneas attribute Darës' inability to beat Entellus?
(a) The fact that Darës does not want to win badly enough.
(b) The inadequate gloves Darës is using.
(c) The changed will of the gods.
(d) Darës' lack of skill.

2. Why has Dido turned her face against remarriage?
(a) She is pledged to Diana.
(b) She does not want any man taking over her kingdom.
(c) She must wait until her sister Anna gets married first.
(d) Her brother killed her last husband.

3. What important things has Aeneas carried with him from Troy?
(a) King Priam's sword and shield.
(b) A herd of beasts to sacrifice to the gods.
(c) Three wooden splinters from the wooden horse.
(d) The Phrygian hearth-gods.

4. Whom does Jupiter send to talk to Aeneas?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Venus.
(c) Cupid.
(d) Juno.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What curse does Celaeno lay on the Trojans?

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

3. Which of the following is not an effect that Dido says has been caused by her love affair with Aeneas?

4. What does Ilioneus ask of Dido?

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

(see the answer key)

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