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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. What is the horrible crime Ovid defines in Amores 2:2?
(a) Turning away a lover.
(b) Denying love.
(c) Embarrassing a woman.
(d) Bringing adulterous affairs to light.

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

3. Which of the following best characterizes the leadership of the Roman Empire during Ovid's life?
(a) They are from Gaul.
(b) They combine political and military leadership.
(c) They are the strongest men in the country.
(d) They are wealthy merchants able to buy their way into power.

4. In Amores 2:6, what does the parrot show little interest in?
(a) Attention.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Food.
(d) Other birds.

5. How does Ovid's first marriage end?
(a) He loses his wife and child in childbirth.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Divorce after only a couple years.
(d) His father casts out his wife after catching her in an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the attempted abortion, what is Corinna's immediate state?

2. What do people say about Ovid's speeches?

3. What is the implied reason that Ovid does not have a military career?

4. In Amores 2:11, who is traveling?

5. Does Ovid have children?

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