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Where is Aeneas at the begining of the book? (ln 1-2)

Carthage. Although this book focuses on the fall of Troy, it is told through the eyes of Aeneas, as he tells the story to Dido and her court.

In line 3, who is the "regina"?

Dido. Dido is the queen of Carthage.

The words 'armato milite' in line 20 are in what case?

ablative singular. This is a wierd part because, although there were obviously many soldiers hidden in the body of what would later become known as the Trojan Horse, Vergil literally says that they filled the belly with 'soldier'.

Who speaks the words 'timeo Danaos et dona ferentis"? (ln 49)

Laocoon. This phrase is most likely the precurser of our age-old saying 'beware of Greeks bearing gifts'.

Which of the following does Aeneas NOT give as a reason for Troy's fall? (ln 54-56)

The Greeks were too clever. These reasons, especially 'fata deum' imply that the Greeks were in no way better than the Trojans, nor did they deserve to win. Vergil claims that Troy fell because it had to, the Greeks were just a means to an end.

What was the name of the Greek found near the horse? (ln 79)

Sinon. The name Sinon has been used as a synonym for traitor in works such as Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales'.

When questioned, the Greek found near the horse claimed that the Greeks had tried to sacrifice him to which god, and for what purpose? (ln 110-144)

Apollo--a favorable wind. Though the horse was a tribute to Minerva, the Sacrifice of Sinon was, supposedly, done to appease Apollo.

Where do the 'gemini angues' come from? (ln 203)

Tenedos. The serpents, bearing blood, fire, and death, are probably meant to foreshadow the arrival of the Greeks who will destroy Troy.

How many times does the horse stall on its way into the city? (ln 242-3)

4. Four was a very unlucky number to the Romans.

Which of the following does NOT happen after the Trojans fall asleep? (ln 250-67)

Creusa is struck dumb. One might wonder why they had to open the gates if the Trojans had already taken apart part of the wall to get the horse through. In this instance Vergil seems to prefer symbolism over logic.

What wakes Aeneas up? (298-302)

The sounds of battle. You would think that an important dream like that would have woken him up, but in line 302 Aeneas tells us he was woken by the sounds of battle, which implies he was still asleep at the time.

In line 345, Aeneas laments "infelix qui non sponsae praecepta furentis audierit". Who is the "furentis sponsae" (raging woman)?

Cassandra. Cassandra was a daughter of Priam, but also a priestess to Apollo. She foresaw the fall of Troy and warned against it, but her protestations went unheeded.

According to Aeneas, what is the only hope for the hopeless? (ln 354)

Despair. Aeneas urges his comrades into battle, arguing that if they have no hope of victory, then nothing they could do can possibly make matters worse. Only if yu have nothing to lose can you give your all.

What do Aeneas and his companions do that leads to them being attacked by Trojans? (413)

They dress as Greeks. This image of countrymen fighting each other in ignorance is one of Vergil's allusions to the recent civil wars that had racked Rome before Augustus' reign.

Who kills Priam? (ln 553)

Pyrrhus. Pyrrhus is the son of Achilles. Priam's remarks that Pyrrhus is not as great a man as his father was is a reference to when Achilles returned Hector's body to Priam at the end of the "Illiad".

Where does Aeneas find Helen? (ln 567-70)

The Alter of Vesta. He decides to kill her since, in his oppinion, the war and Troy's destruction are all her fault.

According to Venus, who is responsible for Troy's fall? (ln 602)

The Gods. She opens her son's eyes to the terror that the gods themselves are wreaking on the city, and tells him to spare Helen's life, as it is not her fault.

Which of the following was not a sign that Aeneas and his family should leave Troy? (681-94)

An eagle overhead. These were all signs that the gods meant for Aeneas and his family to flee Troy.

When they flee Troy, Aeneas and his companions agree to meet at a mound sacred to whom? (ln 714)

Ceres. Ceres is the nurturer goddess, so it is fitting that a group hoping to found a new city would seek her guidance.

Where does Creusa's Ghost appaer? (ln 769)

In an alley. Creusa's ghost is the only one not to appear in a dream.