Vergil 1.1-33 Comprehension

Who is the 'virum' referred to in the first line of the text?

• Paris

• Hector

• Achilles

• Aeneas

What is the primary reason for Aeneas's journey to Italy?

• To escape from enemies

• To conquer new lands

• To find a new home

• To seek revenge

Which goddess is primarily responsible for Aeneas's hardships?

• Diana

• Juno

• Minerva

• Venus

What city is described as 'antiqua' and 'dives opum'?

• Athens

• Carthage

• Rome

• Troy

What does Juno fear about the descendants of Troy?

• They will become her worshippers

• They will destroy Carthage

• They will conquer Greece

• They will become immortal

What is the significance of 'Paridis' in the text?

• He judged a divine beauty contest

• He founded Carthage

• He is a Trojan hero

• He was a Roman general

What does the phrase 'saevae memorem Iunonis ob iram' suggest about Juno?

• She is forgiving

• She is forgetful

• She holds grudges

• She is indifferent

What does 'multum ille et terris iactatus et alto' imply about Aeneas's journey?

• It was a peaceful voyage

• It was a short trip

• It was full of challenges

• It was smooth and easy

What does 'inferretque deos Latio' indicate about Aeneas's mission?

• To destroy Latium

• To convert Latium to a new religion

• To exile the gods from Latium

• To bring gods to Latium

What is the role of the 'Musa' in the text?

• To inspire the poet

• To protect Carthage

• To guide Aeneas

• To punish the Trojans