APLATIN TEST 1 Vergil book 1 Aneid

Who is Aeneas? (Lines 1-7)

Aeneas is a Trojan hero

What does "Arma virumque cano" mean

and why is it important? (Line 1)

What does Vergil ask of the Muse? (Line 8)

Vergil asks the Muse to help him tell the story of Aeneas’s suffering and fated journey to Italy.

What are some major themes introduced in the proem? (Lines 1-11)

Destiny

Why is Juno angry with Aeneas? (Lines 12-33)

Juno is angry because of the judgment of Paris

What role does Fate play in Aeneas's journey? (Lines 1-33)

Fate determines Aeneas’s destiny to found the Roman race

What type of ablative is "alta mente" in line 26?

Ablative of Description.

What is the special use of the genitive in "imponet honorem" (line 16)?

Genitive of Description.

Why does Vergil emphasize the trials of Aeneas? (Lines 34-49)

To highlight Aeneas's endurance and the divine will that guides his mission to Italy.

What does "iactatus" mean in line 3

and how does it reflect Aeneas's situation?

What type of dative is "vi superum" in line 4?

Dative of Advantage.

What is the special use of the accusative in "saevae memorem Iunonis iram" (line 4)?

Accusative of Respect.

What type of ablative is "bello passus" in line 5?

Ablative of Cause.

What is the special use of the genitive in "genus unde Latinum" (line 6)?

Genitive of Origin.

How does Vergil characterize Aeneas in these opening lines? (Lines 1-33)

As a pious and fated hero

What type of ablative is "multa quoque et bello passus" in line 5?

Ablative of Cause.

How does Juno's anger propel the action in Book 1? (Lines 34-49)

Juno’s anger motivates her to cause storms and hardships for Aeneas

What does "multum ille et terris iactatus et alto" (line 3) tell us about Aeneas's journey?

It emphasizes the long

What type of ablative is "vi superum" in line 4?

Ablative of Cause.

What is the special use of the genitive in "ob iram" (line 6)?

Genitive of Cause.

What is the significance of the Muse in epic poetry? (Line 8)

The Muse is invoked to provide divine inspiration

What rhetorical device is used in "tot volvere casus" (line 9)?

Hyperbaton.

What type of dative is "numine laeso" in line 8?

Dative of Disadvantage.

What is the special use of the accusative in "fato profugus" (line 2)?

Accusative of Respect.

What type of ablative is "altum vi superum saevae memorem Iunonis iram" in line 4?

Ablative of Respect.

What role does Juno's jealousy play in the narrative? (Lines 34-49)

It adds a divine conflict

What rhetorical device is present in the phrase "disiecitque rates evertitque aequora" (line 43)?

Polysyndeton.

What special use of the genitive is in "aspera tum" (line 29)?

Genitive of Description.

How does Vergil set the stage for Aeneas's mission? (Lines 34-49)

By illustrating the divine forces against him and emphasizing the role of fate.

What special use of the ablative is found in "vento secundo" (line 65)?

Ablative of Means.

What rhetorical device is used in "una cum gente" (line 24)?

Synecdoche.

How does Vergil invoke the gods? (Lines 50-75)

Vergil appeals to divine forces to help shape the story of Aeneas's journey and the suffering caused by Juno.

What type of ablative is "tantae molis erat Romanam condere gentem" (line 33)?

Ablative of Price.

What is the special use of the genitive in "multa bello passus" (line 5)?

Genitive of Description.

What is the special use of the accusative in "tot volvere casus" (line 9)?

Accusative of Extent.

What special use of the dative is in "superum saevae" (line 4)?

Dative of Possession.

Who does Juno bribe to cause a storm against Aeneas's fleet? (Lines 50-75)

Juno bribes Aeolus

What is Neptune's reaction to the storm caused by Aeolus? (Lines 130-156)

Neptune is angry that Aeolus has unleashed the storm without his permission and calms the seas.

What type of ablative is "molemque et montis insuper altos imposuit" (line 61)?

Ablative of Place Where.

What special use of the genitive is in "speluncis abdidit atris" (line 60)?

Genitive of Place.

What does "Eripiunt subito nubes caelumque diemque" (line 88) describe?

It describes how clouds suddenly snatch away both the sky and daylight

What rhetorical device is used in "Tres Notus abreptas in saxa latentia torquet" (line 108)?

Anaphora.

What type of ablative is "talia voce refert" (line 131)?

Ablative of Manner.

What rhetorical device is used in "Non illi imperium pelagi saevumque tridentem" (line 138)?

Chiasmus.

What is the special use of the accusative in "tollit se acuto" (line 146)?

Accusative of Respect.

How does Neptune's intervention save Aeneas and his men? (Lines 130-156)

Neptune calms the seas and restores order

What is the special use of the ablative in "caelumque diemque" (line 88)?

Ablative of Separation.

What type of dative is "fessi rerum" in line 178?

Dative of Disadvantage.

What rhetorical device is used in "velivolumque diemque" (line 183)?

Hendiadys.

Who is the first Trojan to speak after surviving the storm? (Lines 157-209)

Aeneas is the first to speak

What is the special use of the accusative in "caeli sedesque quietas" (line 191)?

Accusative of Place to Which.

What rhetorical device is present in "rapuitque in medio" (line 193)?

Synchysis.

What type of ablative is "interea magno misceri murmure pontum" (line 124)?

Ablative of Manner.

What does Aeneas do once he reaches shore after the storm? (Lines 180-209)

Aeneas encourages his men