The Aeneid

Book 4 Questions                               Name:__________________________________________

1.      Whom does Dido turn to for advice when she realizes she is falling in love with Aeneas?

2.      What advice does Anna give Dido regarding her dead husband? What advice does she give Dido concerning the political situation in north Africa?

3.      What proposal does the goddess Juno make to the goddess Venus concerning Aeneas's future?

4.      What god decides to mess up Venus and Juno's plans for Aeneas to stay in Carthage and marry Aeneas? Given what we know about Greek mythology, why does this god's decision carry more weight than the two goddesses?

5.      What is the gist of Mercury’s  message to Aeneas?

6.      How does Aeneas respond to this message?

7.      How does Dido figure out Aeneas is up to something?

8.      Why does Dido say, "You are the reason I am hated" when she discusses with Aeneas her political situation?

9.      Why does Dido fear destruction of the city if Aeneas leaves her?

10.  What is Aeneas's outward reaction to Dido's hurtful words? Why does he react that way?

11.  How does Aeneas say he will remember Dido?

12.  Where does Aeneas say he would be if he had permission to live his life according to his own wishes?

13.  What reasons does Aeneas give to justify his departure?

14.  Where does Aeneas say his love lies?