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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dido know that Aeneas plans to leave?
(a) Juno tells her.
(b) Jupiter tells her.
(c) Rumor tells her.
(d) Aeneas tells her.

2. What pictures are shown on the shield Venus gives to Aeneas?
(a) Scenes from the siege of Troy.
(b) Maps of Latium.
(c) The acts that will make his descendants famous.
(d) Scenes of the gods and goddesses seated peacefully in Olympus.

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

4. What happens to the Trojans' ships when Turnus tries to burn them?
(a) At the command of the mother of the gods, Jupiter turns the ships into sea-goddesses and sets them free.
(b) At the request of Venus, Jupiter causes it to rain and put the fire out.
(c) They go up in ashes, trapping the Trojans in Italy.
(d) They are hidden from view in mist by Venus.

5. Why did Dido's people take on a peaceful mood toward Aeneas' people?
(a) They were visited by Mercury.
(b) They were well known for always welcoming new people.
(c) Queen Dido commanded them to welcome all new visitors.
(d) They had heard great things about the Trojans from the Greeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What atrocity does Pyrrhus commit in front of Priam?

2. What does Jupiter promise Juno about the Latin folk?

3. What does the plague that descends on the new city Aeneas founds at Pergamum tell the settlers?

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

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?

(see the answer key)

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