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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Art of Love : Chapter 2, Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is advice that Ovid gives?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Keep clear of quarrels and recriminations.
(c) To be loved you must show yourself lovable.
(d) Build an enduring mind.

2. What does Ovid say about Nape who is Corinna's handmaid?
(a) She has alterior motives.
(b) She is easy to deceive.
(c) She is a great go-between.
(d) She meddles in affairs that are not hers.

3. What trait does Ovid teach as important in the winning of the girl of one's choice?
(a) Flexibility.
(b) Patience.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Persistance.

4. How does Ovid feel about love charms and aphrodisiacs?
(a) One should avoid all such nasty tricks.
(b) Some are beneficial, others useless.
(c) They are an important tool to master.
(d) They can be useful when used with caution.

5. What does Ovid say about keeping a lover once you have won her?
(a) It is as tricky as winning her.
(b) It is the hardest task of all.
(c) It is not important.
(d) It will take care of itself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens that Ovid regrets instantly in Amores 1:7?

2. What advice does Ovid overhear a person giving Corinna in Amores 1:8?

3. What warning does Ovid give about practicing infidelity?

4. Which member of the arguing pair squabbling for his attention does Ovid choose?

5. What is Ovid angry at in Amores 3:6?

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