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WorksheetsAeneid Book 2
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
Most of Book 2 is a flashback.
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False
Aeneas tells the story of the fall of Troy to Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her people.
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False
Laocoon tells the Trojans the Greeks cannot be trusted, but they don't listen, illustrating...
Wise prophet who isn't heeded archetype
the fall of Troy being foreshadowed
an external conflict between Laocoon and the soldiers
Pathos
Who really is Sinon?
Carthaginian
Greek prisoner
Greek spy
Trojan prince
How does Sinon play a role in the war's outcome?
He helps the Trojans flee the flaming city.
He helps the Greeks escape the Trojans' wrath.
He earns the Trojans' trust only to let the Greeks inside Troy to destroy the city.
He tells the Trojans not to trust the Greeks.
Which is NOT a reason the Trojans pity Sinon?
Ulysses wants him dead.
Juno has taken away his freedom.
He has no hope of seeing his home or family again.
His family might die as punishment for him running away.
Why did the Trojans bring in the horse?
To burn the wood in their fires
Sinon says the Greeks built it to atone for ruining the statue
They wish to honor Minerva & be blessed by her
They're afraid of it getting stolen
Which is a reason Romans would feel a sense of pride when reading the Aeneid?
Trojans didn't lose bc of battle skills, but bc of character
They come from divine lineage w/Aeneas as a demigod
Aeneas bravely led refugees to safety in a time of distress
Aeneas stayed devoted to his duty: to found a new kingdom
Laocoon is a:
Trojan priest of Neptune who warns against the horse
Greek soldier in the horse who is hit by the spear
Trojan soldier who fights with Aeneas
Greek soldier who kills Priam (king of Troy)
Who is Dido?
Goddess of love
Queen of Carthage
Queen of the gods
Queen of Italy
Princess of Troy
