Characters (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What Roman virtue does Aeneas embody that sets him apart from Greek heroes?
What Roman virtue does Aeneas embody that sets him apart from Greek heroes?
Pietas (duty to gods, family & destiny)
Who are Aeneas's parents?
Who are Aeneas's parents?
Anchises and Venus
Why does Aeneas leave Dido in Book 4?
Why does Aeneas leave Dido in Book 4?
Jupiter commands him to continue to Italy
What does Dido do after Aeneas abandons her?
What does Dido do after Aeneas abandons her?
Commits suicide & curses Rome/Carthage
What historical conflict does Dido's curse foreshadow?
What historical conflict does Dido's curse foreshadow?
The Punic Wars
Which character trait ultimately leads to Turnus's downfall?
Which character trait ultimately leads to Turnus's downfall?
Being rash and hot-headed
What does Turnus symbolise in the epic?
What does Turnus symbolise in the epic?
The cost of Roman expansion
How does Anchises continue to guide Aeneas after dying in Sicily?
How does Anchises continue to guide Aeneas after dying in Sicily?
He appears in the Underworld (Book 6)
How does Augustus appear in the Aeneid?
How does Augustus appear in the Aeneid?
Through prophecy & foreshadowing only
What is Jupiter's primary role among the gods?
What is Jupiter's primary role among the gods?
Ensures fate is fulfilled
Why does Juno oppose Aeneas throughout the epic?
Why does Juno oppose Aeneas throughout the epic?
She loves Carthage & is angry over Troy
What is Venus's relationship to Aeneas?
What is Venus's relationship to Aeneas?
She is his mother and divine protector