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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, The Cures for Love : Chapter 1, The Cures for Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the dream interpreter say Ovid's dream means?
(a) That his lover will soon leave him.
(b) That he is a puppet of the gods.
(c) That he mocks love.
(d) That he should focus on his writing.

2. Which hairstyle does Ovid favor?
(a) Piled on top.
(b) Loose, long, and wild.
(c) He thinks it should vary depending on the woman.
(d) Braided like Diana.

3. In relation to politics, what is Ovid good at?
(a) Writing treaties.
(b) Making people trust him.
(c) Giving speeches.
(d) Negotiation.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Amores 2:4, what type of woman does Ovid express a preference for?

2. Why is Ovid's father against Ovid becoming a poet?

3. In Amores 2:19, what does Ovid wish for in the end of Amores?

4. How many times does Ovid marry?

5. What advice does Ovid give involving your rivals in love?

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