Aeneid Overview Quiz

Why does Dido stop construction of Carthage?

Question Answer Choices Her love-sickness for Aeneas prevents her from action She has become disinterested She refuses until the Trojans bring her money and slaves Minerva has forbidden her to continue

Why don't the Trojans believe Laocoon?

Question Answer Choices He is thought to be a traitor He has a history of being deceitful He is killed by a snake, and this is interpreted as a directive to disbelieve him He is mentally ill

What do Aeneas's men discover when they try to fight the Harpies?

Question Answer Choices They are easily defeated They cannot hurt them They do not fight fair They are not real

What command of Juno does Aeolus carry out?

Question Answer Choices Destroying the Trojan,s ships Disguising himself and moving among the Trojans Bringing her a Trojan infant Killing all the Trojan's horses

Which is NOT one of Jupiter's prophecies?

Question Answer Choices Juno will bear a half-mortal son who will rule Rome Aeneas will find a home for his people in Italy Julius Caesar will expand the Roman Empire Twins Romulus and Remus will be born; Romulus will found Rome

From what monster's island do the Trojan's escape?

Question Answer Choices Medusa Syclla Cyclops Harpies

Who warns Aeneas in a dream that Troy is falling?

Question Answer Choices Juno Hector Athena Paris

What does the Oracle of Apollo tell Aeneas to do?

Question Answer Choices Build a stronger fleet Kill Helen Return to Crete Sacrifice his most beloved follower

What does Juno learn about the Trojan's plans?

Question Answer Choices They are plotting to destroy Carthage They have been worshiping another goddess Their weapons cache is low They are building a huge horse

Which of the following is NOT something Sinon tells the Greeks?

Question Answer Choices The horse is an offering to win Minerva's favor for the Greeks He ran away from the Greeks to avoid being sacrificed Juno has decided they are her favorites Prophecy says the Troy's will overtake Greece if the horse is admitted