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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Art of Love : Chapter 2, Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What career does Ovid's education meant to prepare him for?
(a) Ovid studies business and trade so he could take over his father's empire.
(b) Ovid studies medicine to be a doctor.
(c) Ovid's education is in law so he could be a statesman.
(d) Ovid studies the classics so he could be a writer.

2. What does Ovid do after his first marriage ends?
(a) Travels.
(b) Spends time with Macer.
(c) All the above.
(d) Finishes his education.

3. When does Ovid say is an appropriate time to make a definitive bold move on a girl?
(a) In the confusion of guests leaving a party.
(b) At her house as soon as her husband has left.
(c) As soon as possible.
(d) At the theater when there is still an act left.

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

5. What does Ovid say is true of love?
(a) Once mastered, love is as natural as breathing.
(b) Love is a game and should not be taken seriously.
(c) Love is an art and requires natural talent.
(d) Lovers get less pleasure than pain. They should steel their hearts for hardship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problem does Ovid have in Amores 2:10?

2. What does Ovid compare in Amores 1:9?

3. In Amores 2:14, what practice does Ovid say could cause mankind to be extinct?

4. In Amores 2:10, how does Ovid say he would like to die?

5. Who has died in Amores 3:9?

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