Higher Latin: Virgil Extract 8

Who does Dido blame for her loss of reputation?

• The gods

• Her brother Pygmalion

• Aeneas

• The Libyan people

What consequence does Dido fear from her brother Pygmalion?

• He will take her throne

• He will forgive her

• He will destroy her city

• He will marry her off to Iarbas

Who are the kings that despise Dido according to her?

• The kings of Numidia

• The kings of Egypt

• The kings of Greece

• The kings of Troy

What does Dido wish she had from Aeneas?

• A kingdom

• A promise of marriage

• A treasure

• A child

What does Dido fear Iarbas might do?

• Take her as a captive bride

• Destroy her city

• Forgive her

• Ally with Aeneas

Why are the Tyrians furious according to Dido?

• Because of her marriage

• Because of Aeneas

• Because of her brother

• Because of her wealth

What did Dido believe would have made her feel less abandoned?

• If she had Aeneas' love

• If she had more power

• If she had the support of her people

• If she had a child by Aeneas