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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. What reasons doe his partner give for Ovid's impotence?
(a) A hex or he had just made love with someone else.
(b) Weakness or fear.
(c) A witches curse or the disfavor of the gods.
(d) Infidelity or inflated ego.

2. 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.

3. Which of the following does Ovid recommend women to do?
(a) Be able to quote poetry.
(b) Learn to play an instrument.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Be skilled at board games.

4. Who inspires Ovid to write this long poem for women?
(a) Athena.
(b) Corinna.
(c) His own feelings of love.
(d) Venus.

5. Who is Macer?
(a) Ovid's master of education.
(b) Ovid's school fellow.
(c) Ovid's father.
(d) The wealthy merchant that sent him to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of physique does Ovid say that men consumed by love have?

2. When does Ovid recommend regarding parties?

3. Where is Ovid in Amores 3:13?

4. Which of the following does Ovid suggest is a bad idea?

5. Who is Ovid accused of having an affair with in Amores 2:7?

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