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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. What class is Ovid considered?
(a) Third class.
(b) Second class.
(c) First class or the elite.
(d) Fifth or the lowest class.

2. Why does Ovid berate the writing tablet in Amores 1:12?
(a) It is not big enough to hold everything he wants to say.
(b) His chalk verses are rubbed off.
(c) Corinna returns it to him, saying she cannot meet him today.
(d) None of the above.

3. What does Ovid compare in Amores 1:9?
(a) Lovers and spouses.
(b) Lovers and politicians.
(c) Lovers and soldiers.
(d) Lovers and whores.

4. Who is Ovid accused of having an affair with in Amores 2:7?
(a) Corinna's best friend.
(b) Every woman he sees.
(c) Corinna's lady maid.
(d) A young virgin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In relation to politics, what is Ovid good at?

2. What does Ovid's wife do when he is banished?

3. Who is Augustus?

4. What career does Ovid's education meant to prepare him for?

5. What do people say about Ovid's speeches?

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