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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. What does Ovid define as his natural weapons in Amores 2:1?
(a) Poetry and soft words.
(b) Threats and entreaties.
(c) Expressions and entreaties.
(d) Looks and prowess.

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

3. What does Ovid recommend NOT doing at night?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Meeting a girl for the first time.
(c) Setting up a meeting with a married woman.
(d) Judging beauty.

4. Who is Ovid accused of having an affair with in Amores 2:7?
(a) Corinna's lady maid.
(b) A young virgin.
(c) Corinna's best friend.
(d) Every woman he sees.

5. What story does Ovid tell in Amores 3:6 in hopes of winning sympathy?
(a) The death of Tibullus.
(b) The story of Achilles.
(c) The story of a river that fell in love.
(d) The story of the Caesar's own marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Ovid, what happens when people resist the powers of love?

2. How many times does Ovid marry?

3. How long does Ovid's family live?

4. In Amores 1:6, what activity is Ovid engaged in?

5. Which of the following best characterizes Ovid's motivation for his manual on how to subdue love?

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