What is the tense of 'adspectat' (line 420)?
Present tense
What is the case of 'molem' (line 421) and what does it depend on?
Accusative case, direct object of 'miratur'
What is the mood of 'optare' (line 425) and what does it indicate?
Infinitive, used in indirect statement
Explain the grammatical construction of 'saeptus nebula' (line 440).
Ablative absolute, indicating the circumstances of Aeneas' entry.
Identify and explain the use of the subjunctive mood in the phrase 'pars optare locum tecto et concludere sulco' (line 425).
The subjunctive mood indicates a potential or hypothetical action.
Explain the use of the participle 'effodiunt' (line 427) in the phrase 'hic portus alii effodiunt'.
The participle indicates simultaneous action with the main verb 'legunt.'
Explain the use of the gerund 'molirique' (line 425) in the phrase 'molirique arcem et manibus subvolvere saxa'.
The gerund indicates ongoing action.
Explain the use of the infinitive 'educunt' (line 432) in the phrase 'cum gentis adultos educunt fetus'.
The infinitive indicates purpose or goal.
Identify and explain the comparative adjective 'qualis' (line 429).
The comparative adjective indicates comparison.
Identify and explain the impersonal verb 'fervet' (line 435).
The impersonal verb indicates a general state or condition.
Identify and explain the adjective 'fortunati' (line 438) in the phrase 'O fortunati, quorum iam moenia surgunt!'
The adjective indicates a sense of envy or admiration.
Identify and explain the gerundive 'miscetque' (line 440) in the phrase 'miscetque viris'.
The gerundive indicates a necessary or imperative action.
Identify and explain the past participle 'cernitur' (line 440) in the phrase 'neque cernitur ulli'.
The past participle indicates passive voice.
What is the meaning of 'corripuere'?
Seized, grabbed, hastened
What is the meaning of 'magalia'?
Huts, dwellings
What is the meaning of 'ardentes'?
Burning, eager, passionate
What is the meaning of 'moliri'?
To build, construct, undertake
What is the meaning of 'sulco'?
Trench, furrow
What is the meaning of 'effodiunt'?
They dig out
What is the meaning of 'immanis'?
Huge, immense, monstrous
What is the meaning of 'nectar'?
Nectar
What is the meaning of 'fucos'?
Drones (male bees)
What is the meaning of 'praesepibus'?
Hives, bee-hives
What is the meaning of 'fastigia'?
Peaks, gables
What is the meaning of 'saeptus'?
Surrounded, enclosed
What does the description of the Tyrians building Carthage reveal about Roman values?
It highlights the Roman admiration for industriousness and city-building, while also foreshadowing the future conflict with Carthage.
Why is the simile comparing the Tyrians to bees significant?
Bees represent an organized society with a clear hierarchy and division of labor, reflecting the Roman ideal of a well-ordered state.
What is the significance of Aeneas being hidden in a cloud?
It emphasizes the role of the gods in Aeneas' destiny and his temporary detachment from the events unfolding around him.
What does Aeneas's exclamation 'O fortunati, quorum iam moenia surgunt!' reveal about his state of mind?
It reveals his longing for a home and his envy of those who have already established a city, highlighting his own difficult journey.
