Book I Aeneid

Question 1

Venus appears to Aeneas discussed as...

Accepted Answer

a huntress

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a name used for the Trojans?

Accepted Answer

Tyrian

Question 3

In Book 1, Aeneas and his fellow Trojans encounter a storm at sea. Which god is responsible for the storm?

Accepted Answer

Aeolus

Question 4

Aeneas’ brother is…

Accepted Answer

Cupid

Question 5

Which city is Aeneas fleeing from when the poem begins?

Accepted Answer

Troy

Question 6

To what are the Carthaginians compared as they building their new city?

Accepted Answer

Bees

Question 7

Which god disguises himself as Aeneas&#x27; son Ascanius to manipulate Dido&#x27;s feelings in Book 1?

Accepted Answer

Cupid

Question 8

Which god intervenes to save Aeneas from Juno&#x27;s wrath?

Accepted Answer

Neptune

Question 9

Who is the queen of Carthage?

Accepted Answer

Dido

Question 10

Aeneas&#x27; grandfather is...

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 11

What is Aeneas’ defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

His sense of duty

Question 12

Who is the protagonist of Virgil&#x27;s Aeneid?

Accepted Answer

Aeneas

Question 13

Who is the king of the gods in Roman mythology?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 14

The first time Aeneas appears in the Aeneid, he gives the impression of being…

Accepted Answer

Human

Question 15

Which goddess helps Aeneas during his journey?

Accepted Answer

Venus

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