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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Art of Love : Chapter 1, Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ovid, what happens when people resist the powers of love?
(a) A life on land instead of in the skies.
(b) Drowning in the sea.
(c) A much more thorough "going-over" than those who admit they are hooked.
(d) Isolation and denial.

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

3. How does the competitor Ovid support do in the competition?
(a) He wins.
(b) He makes it to final round, but does not win.
(c) He is disqualified for cheating.
(d) He comes in last.

4. What problem does Ovid have in Amores 2:10?
(a) He suspects Corinna is about to leave him.
(b) He has two lovers and he cannot choose whom he prefers.
(c) He is too tired to respond to his lovers advances.
(d) Corinna's husband suspects their affair.

5. Which of the following does Ovid suggest is a bad idea?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Praise your girl to a friend.
(c) Seduce a maid to get to a girl.
(d) Get drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Ovid tell in Amores 3:6 in hopes of winning sympathy?

2. Which of the following is NOT a position held by Ovid in Amores 3?

3. What does Ovid recommend NOT doing at night?

4. After the theater, where does Ovid recommend looking for a mistress?

5. How does Ovid feel about deception to girls?

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