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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument does Ovid make for his case in Amores 1:10?
(a) Females of the animal kingdom do not fleece their males.
(b) If making love gives pleasure to both, why should she reap and he pay?
(c) All the above.
(d) His gifts are verses that immortalize beauty.

2. What point does Ovid try to make by telling the story of Procris and Cephalus?
(a) Turn a blind eye to your lover's infidelity.
(b) Use rivals to keep passion strong.
(c) Women should not be overly jealous.
(d) Men are usually wrongfully blamed.

3. When does Ovid say is an appropriate time to make a definitive bold move on a girl?
(a) At the theater when there is still an act left.
(b) As soon as possible.
(c) At her house as soon as her husband has left.
(d) In the confusion of guests leaving a party.

4. What does Ovid say made Corinna popular in Amores 3:12?
(a) His poems.
(b) Her exquisite beauty.
(c) Her husband's money.
(d) Her loose morals.

5. What would happen if Daedalus or his son flew too high?
(a) The gods would become envious.
(b) Their wax wings would be softened by the sun and break.
(c) They would faint from lack of air.
(d) They would become lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ovid NOT recommend doing with your hair to appear attractive to women?

2. Who is Ovid telling to turn a blind eye about the affairs of his lover in Amores 2:2?

3. Which hairstyle does Ovid favor?

4. Why did Daedalus make wings for himself and his son?

5. Who does Ovid threaten with exposure if she denies him in Amores 2:8?

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