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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Venus use to convince her husband Vulcan to make armor for Aeneas?
(a) Cool reason.
(b) The flame of love.
(c) Tears.
(d) Threats of Jupiter's anger.

2. Why does Venus send a fake Ascanius to Dido?
(a) To win a bet with Jupiter.
(b) To charm her into loving Aeneas.
(c) To learn what Dido's true thoughts about the Trojans are.
(d) To destroy the Trojans.

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

4. Why did the Trojans think the Danaans had left?
(a) The Danaans sent a letter announcing that they were leaving.
(b) The Danaans surrendered and promised to go.
(c) The Danaans hid their ships behind a nearby island.
(d) The Danaans set fire to their campsite and let it burn to the ground.

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) Lightning flashes in the sky.
(c) Blood flows from the plant.
(d) Fire surrounds his head.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do malefactors live in the underworld?

2. Which of the following does the Sibyl NOT predict awaits Aeneas where he is going?

3. How does Dido kill herself?

4. What portent appears relating to Iulus?

5. How does Aeneas know Antheus, Sergestus, Cloanthus, and Ilioneus?

(see the answer key)

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