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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following could be a quote from Amores 1:8?
(a) "A certain bitch, snake, hag."
(b) "Stop worshipping genius, try generosity just for a change."
(c) All of the above.
(d) "But never stay angry too long. A festering quarrel can make permanent enemies."

2. What is Ovid hoping will happen as he waits outside the door in Amores 1:6?
(a) Corinna to come home.
(b) Corinna's husband to leave.
(c) Corinna to answer him.
(d) The doorbolt to slide free.

3. When Augustus's daughter Julia reaches adulthood, what does she gain notoriety for?
(a) Marrying the caesar who is her stepfather.
(b) Promiscuity.
(c) Her ability as an orator.
(d) Her subversive political nature.

4. Why is Ovid's father against Ovid becoming a poet?
(a) Poets have a reputation as subversives.
(b) Poetry is not a respected talent.
(c) There is no money in it.
(d) He wants Ovid to take over the family business.

5. Which of the following best characterizes the leadership of the Roman Empire during Ovid's life?
(a) They are wealthy merchants able to buy their way into power.
(b) They are the strongest men in the country.
(c) They are from Gaul.
(d) They combine political and military leadership.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the horrible crime Ovid defines in Amores 2:2?

2. What time period does Ovid live in?

3. What does Ovid object to and says cools his passion?

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

5. How long does Ovid's family live?

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