Summary (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How many books make up Virgil's Aeneid?
How many books make up Virgil's Aeneid?
12 books
What are Books 1-6 of the Aeneid called, focusing on Aeneas's journey?
What are Books 1-6 of the Aeneid called, focusing on Aeneas's journey?
The Odyssean half
The Aeneid begins 'in medias res'. What does this Latin phrase mean?
The Aeneid begins 'in medias res'. What does this Latin phrase mean?
In the middle of things
How was Troy destroyed according to Aeneas's account?
How was Troy destroyed according to Aeneas's account?
The Wooden Horse trick
Which family member did Aeneas carry on his shoulders from burning Troy?
Which family member did Aeneas carry on his shoulders from burning Troy?
His father Anchises
What happened to Aeneas's wife Creusa during the escape from Troy?
What happened to Aeneas's wife Creusa during the escape from Troy?
She became separated and died
Which goddess caused Queen Dido to fall in love with Aeneas?
Which goddess caused Queen Dido to fall in love with Aeneas?
Venus
Which messenger god reminded Aeneas of his mission to found Rome?
Which messenger god reminded Aeneas of his mission to found Rome?
Mercury
Who does Aeneas meet in the underworld in Book 6?
Who does Aeneas meet in the underworld in Book 6?
His father Anchises's spirit
What does King Latinus offer Aeneas when he arrives in Italy?
What does King Latinus offer Aeneas when he arrives in Italy?
His daughter Lavinia in marriage
Which goddess opposes Aeneas throughout the entire epic?
Which goddess opposes Aeneas throughout the entire epic?
Juno
What effect does the death of the young warrior Pallas have on Aeneas?
What effect does the death of the young warrior Pallas have on Aeneas?
It transforms him, filling him with rage
What triggers Aeneas to kill Turnus instead of sparing him?
What triggers Aeneas to kill Turnus instead of sparing him?
He sees Turnus wearing Pallas's belt