The Aeneid of Virgil Assessment

What is Charon's role in the underworld?

• He guards the gates of heaven
• He builds bridges across the river
• He ferries souls across the river
• He leads armies of the dead

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Charon look like?

• Young and strong with shining armor
• Tall and clean-shaven with golden robes
• Old, with white messy hair and glowing eyes
• A ghostly figure with no visible features

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What do the souls by the river all have in common?

• They are all evil
• They are waiting to be born
• They have all been buried in a tomb
• They are all dead and not yet buried

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What natural images are used to describe the crowd of souls?

• Bees and thunderclouds
• Autumn leaves and birds
• Rain and snow
• Wolves and rivers

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CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What theme is suggested by the rule that souls must be buried to cross?

• Only strong people are remembered
• Nature controls all life and death
• Proper rituals are necessary for peace
• Wealth is needed in the afterlife

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which two things does the poet compare to the crowd of souls on the beach?

• leaves falling from trees in autumn
• water swirling wildly in a river
• hairs growing in a thick beard
• birds migrating to warmer climates
• bones piling up in a graveyard

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the term 'Tartarean' primarily suggest in classical mythology?

• A peaceful resting place
• A realm of extreme punishment and suffering
• A beautiful garden in the afterlife
• A place of temporary rest for souls

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The river Acheron is best described as:

• A river of healing
• A river of sorrow and lamentation
• A river of pure water
• A river of eternal happiness

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In the context of ancient Greek mythology, what does 'Cocytus' represent?

• A river of fire
• A river of tears and wailing
• A river of pure water
• A river of celebration

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the primary meaning of 'Mantle' in classical literature?

• A type of clothing
• A protective covering or layer
• A musical instrument
• A type of weapon

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4