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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT something Vulcan and the Cyclops crafted?
(a) A lightning bolt for Jupiter.
(b) An aegis for Pallas.
(c) A chariot for Mars.
(d) A helmet for Apollo.

3. What omen does everyone witness when Acestës is shooting arrows?
(a) There is a flash of lightning followed by a clap of thunder.
(b) It begins to rain.
(c) His arrow makes a trail of flame and burns away to nothing.
(d) A rainbow appears in the sky.

4. What does Jupiter want from Aeneas?
(a) He wants Aeneas to help Dido build Carthage into the finest city in the world.
(b) He wants Aeneas to do the right thing and marry Dido properly.
(c) For Aeneas to stop being distracted by Dido and her city and go build his own kingdom.
(d) He wants Aeneas to stop praying to him.

5. What does Ilioneus ask for from King Latinus?
(a) Lumber and sails to repair their ships.
(b) Soldiers and weapons to seek revenge on the Greeks.
(c) Food and supplies to send to the Trojans left behind with Acestës.
(d) A modest piece of land on the coast where the Trojans can settle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juno craft a phantom Aeneas and lure Turnus onto a departing boat?

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

3. Why does Aeneas lose his temper and kill Turnus instead of showing mercy?

4. What is one of Juno's arguments for why it was right for her to have helped the Rutulians?

5. How does Juturna cause unrest in the ranks of the Rutulians?

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