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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what do the gods take oaths that they fear to break?
(a) The golden bough.
(b) The river Styx.
(c) Charon's boat.
(d) The Sibyl.

2. After first meeting Dido, what does Aeneas send for from his ships?
(a) For weapons to surrender them up to Dido's people.
(b) For his father Anchises and his medicine.
(c) For his son Ascanius and for gifts for Carthage.
(d) For his best toga and shield.

3. What does Sinon say is the purpose of the big wooden horse?
(a) It is meant to be fuel for a bonfire when the Danaans return to destroy Troy.
(b) It is a lighthouse to guide the Danaan ships back to Troy.
(c) It is an offering to apologize for stealing the Palladium.
(d) It is a gift to tell the Trojans they are sorry for attacking Troy.

4. Whom does Helenus say Aeneas should visit for advice?
(a) Scylla.
(b) The sibyl of Cumae.
(c) Charybdis.
(d) Andromache.

5. What betrays the presence of Euryalus to the enemy?
(a) A snapping twig under his feet.
(b) The noise of the clanking of the booty he has taken from Turnus' camp.
(c) The gleam of his helmet in the moonlight.
(d) Allecto directing their attention to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nisus try to help his friend Euryalus win first prize in the foot race?

2. What is Aetna?

3. Where does Anchises think the voice in the temple is telling them to go build their new city?

4. What does Creusa's ghost tell Aeneas?

5. Who is Aeneas told will be willing to fight with him against the Latins?

(see the answer key)

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