The tradition holds that Virgil was born in the village of Andes, near Mantua in Cisalpine Gaul. Analysis of his name has led to beliefs that he descended from earlier Roman colonists. Modern speculation ultimately is not supported by narrative evidence either from his own writings or his later biographers. Macrobius says that Virgil's father was of a humble background; however, scholars generally believe that Virgil was from an equestrian landowning family which could afford to give him an education. He attended schools in Cremona, Mediolanum, Rome and Naples. After considering briefly a career in rhetoric and law, the young Virgil turned his talents to poetry. COUNT 5
QSN1 In which village does tradition believe Virgil was born? ANS1 Andes QSN2 In which cities did Virgil attend schools? ANS2 Cremona, Mediolanum, Rome and Naples QSN3 What other career did Virgil consider? ANS3 rhetoric and law QSN4 Which type of family do scholars generally believe Virgil belonged to? ANS4 equestrian landowning QSN5 Does Macrobius believe Virgil's father came from a distinguished or humble background? ANS5 humble