WorksheetsVirgil's Aeneid, an introduction
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main theme of Virgil's Aeneid?
Love and romance
War and conflict
Adventure and exploration
Piety and devotion
Conquest and domination
Who is the main protagonist of Vergil’s Aeneid?
Achilles
Odysseus
Aeneas
Romulus
Who does Aeneas really represent for Vergil’s Roman audience?
Achilles
Odysseus
Augustus
Romulus
Julius Caesar
What is the meaning of the word 'profugus' in line 2 of the Aeneid?
(fātō profugus)
driven forth
first
last
having suffered
tossed about
What does the word 'canō' mean in the context of the Aeneid?
City; it’s the city of Rome.
Refugee; Aeneas is a refugee driven by fate
I sing; Vergil will be the one reciting this poem
Arms; the poem is an epic story of war
The man; the poem is an epic all about Aeneas in his travels
Which epic poem by Homer is referenced in the very first word of the opening lines of the Aeneid?
The Iliad
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
The Argonautica
What does the word 'virumque' mean in the context of the Aeneid?
City; it’s the city of Rome.
Refugee; Aeneas is a refugee driven by fate
I sing; Vergil will be the one reciting this poem
Arms; the poem is an epic story of war
The man; the poem is an epic about Aeneas and his travels
What is the significance of Aeneas' journey in the Aeneid?
To find a new home for his people
To seek revenge on the Greeks
To reclaim his lost kingdom of Troy
To discover hidden treasure of Priam
To establish the city of Rome
Who is the main antagonist in the Aeneid?
Jupiter
Venus
Juno
Mars
Augustus
What is the meaning of the term 'piety' in the Aeneid?
Devotion to family
Devotion to nation
Devotion to gods
All of the above
None of these
What is the name of the city founded by Aeneas in the Aeneid?
Rome
Troy
Lavinium
Alba Longa
What is the role of the gods in the Aeneid?
They bring suffering to mortals
They protect and guide Aeneas
They are indifferent to human affairs
All of the above
What is the significance of Rome in the Aeneid?
It is the city where Aeneas is born
It is the city where Aeneas finds his lost love
It is the city which eventually rises from the race that Aeneas established
It is the city where Aeneas seeks revenge for Troy
What is the meaning of the word 'profugus' in line 2 of the Aeneid?
(fato profugus)
driven forth
first
last
having suffered
tossed about
What is the primary role of Juno in the Aeneid?
She supports and helps Aeneas throughout
She opposes and rages at Aeneas at every turn
She is neutral and does not interfere with him
She is a minor character with no significant role in the story
What is the significance of Aeneas' suffering in the Vergil’s Aeneid?
It tests his strength and character
It brings him closer to the gods
It leads to his ultimate victory
It is a punishment for his past actions
It shows how difficult it was to found the Roman race
What is the meaning of the word 'iactatus' in line 3 of the Aeneid?
(multum iactatus)
driven forth
first
last
having suffered
tossed about
What is the meaning of the word 'conderet' in line 5 of the Aeneid?
(conderet urbem)
To found or establish
To destroy or demolish
To conquer or dominate
To hide or conceal
What is the significance of Aeneas' piety throughout the Aeneid?
It brings him personal glory and fame
It ensures the future glory of his people
It leads to his ultimate redemption
It grants him immortality and eternal life
