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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 does Ovid suggest can keep passion strong?
(a) Some inaccessability.
(b) Well-maintained looks.
(c) Clear communication.
(d) A feisty temper.

2. What does Ovid tell women about youth?
(a) It is the time to learn technique.
(b) Do not marry during your youth.
(c) It is fleeting and so you should enjoy it.
(d) It is overrated.

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

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

5. What does Ovid recommend doing with things you intend to do for your lover regardless?
(a) Do them promptly and make no fuss over them.
(b) Pretend to make them a difficult decision to make.
(c) Wait until asked so you get credit.
(d) Make a big show about doing them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem Ovid gives his lover instructions about in the fourth poem of Amores Book I?

2. Does Ovid have children?

3. What doe Ovid recommend doing if a girl asks you a question about a float in a parade and you do not know the answer?

4. What does Ovid say that soldiers have that he does not?

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

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