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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Amores 2:9, what does Ovid argue that he should quit?
(a) Smoking.
(b) The field of love.
(c) Taking recklass risks.
(d) Corinna.

2. How many times does Ovid marry?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

3. What is Ovid hoping will happen as he waits outside the door in Amores 1:6?
(a) Corinna's husband to leave.
(b) Corinna to come home.
(c) The doorbolt to slide free.
(d) Corinna to answer him.

4. How long does Ovid's family live?
(a) Ovid dies a young man before his talents have totally matured.
(b) They all live reasonably long lives.
(c) Ovid lives longer than all of his children.
(d) They all die young.

5. Why does Ovid berate the writing tablet in Amores 1:12?
(a) His chalk verses are rubbed off.
(b) None of the above.
(c) It is not big enough to hold everything he wants to say.
(d) Corinna returns it to him, saying she cannot meet him today.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Amores 2:3, who is Ovid trying to convince to help him as a go-between?

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

3. Which of the following best characterizes the leadership of the Roman Empire during Ovid's life?

4. In Amores 2:19, what does Ovid wish for in the end of Amores?

5. Which of the following can best be said about Ovid?

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