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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. Who is Ovid trying to persuade to stay away in Amores 1:13?
(a) Cupid.
(b) Corinna's husband.
(c) His father from visiting.
(d) Aurora, the dawn.

2. Which of the following best represents Ovid's recommendations for makeup?
(a) Use plenty so it will not wear off during the day.
(b) Young women should not wear it but older women should.
(c) Some is good, but do not wearn too much.
(d) Makeup only detracts from natural beauty and is gross to touch.

3. How does Ovid feel about deception to girls?
(a) All of the above.
(b) They are cheats and so deserve to be cheated.
(c) They are just falling into traps they have set themselves.
(d) There is no danger from the gods.

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

5. Which of the following best describes the content of The Art of Love Book 3?
(a) How to find a husband.
(b) What men want.
(c) A guide for women about love.
(d) How women should present themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait does Ovid teach as important in the winning of the girl of one's choice?

2. What warning does Ovid give about practicing infidelity?

3. Which of the following best describes the nature of The Art of Love Book 1?

4. Which member of the arguing pair squabbling for his attention does Ovid choose?

5. What is the horrible crime Ovid defines in Amores 2:2?

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