The Erotic Poems Quiz

Ovid

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which member of the arguing pair squabbling for his attention does Ovid choose? (from Book 2, The Amores : Chapter 3, Book 3)

Tragedy.

Corinna.

Fate.

Elegy.

2.

What does Ovid recommend to those that cannot distance themselves from the love they wish to get over? (from Book 4, The Cures for Love : Chapter 1, The Cures for Love)

Be overly critical, to yourself, of her flaws.

All of the above.

Encourage her to engage in activities that displease you.

Dwell on the wrongs and disfavors done.

3.

When does Ovid employ flattery to keep a lover? (from Book 3, The Art of Love : Chapter 2, Book 2)

Whenever possible, as long as it sounds sincere.

All the time and the more the better.

Rarely so it remains effective.

Never, to keep her trying.

4.

In Amores 2:17, what attribute of Corinna does Ovid say keeps him enslaved? (from Book 2, The Amores : Chapter 2, Book 2)

Her beauty.

Her innocence.

Her passion for him.

Her good heart.

5.

Which of the following best characterizes Ovid's motivation for his manual on how to subdue love? (from Book 3, The Art of Love : Chapter 1, Book 1)

Generosity to mankind.

Vengeance against love.

Pity toward the unlucky in love.

Subversiveness to morality.

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