Aeneid Book 2

Most of Book 2 is a flashback.

• True

• False

Aeneas tells the story of the fall of Troy to Dido, Queen of Carthage, and her people.

• True

• 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