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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Amores 1:6, what activity is Ovid engaged in?
(a) A nightime vigil outside his lovers door as he hopes to be let in.
(b) Dressing for a social occasion.
(c) Entreating the gods to bring his lover to him.
(d) Begging his lover to let him come to her.

2. Who appears to Ovid abruptly in the middle of The Art of Love book 2?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Corinna.
(c) Venus.
(d) Cupid.

3. What does Ovid tell women about youth?
(a) It is fleeting and so you should enjoy it.
(b) Do not marry during your youth.
(c) It is the time to learn technique.
(d) It is overrated.

4. In Amores 2:10, how does Ovid say he would like to die?
(a) In a mid-coital act.
(b) Peacefully in bed.
(c) Murdered tragically by a jealous husband.
(d) By the hand of his beloved.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ovid claim his writing will now be about?

2. How does Ovid feel about kissing and telling?

3. What keeps Ovid from writing the epic poem about warfare he sets out to write?

4. What does Ovid say about Nape who is Corinna's handmaid?

5. In Amores 2:6, what does the parrot show little interest in?

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