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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Amores : Chapter 1, Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the problem Ovid gives his lover instructions about in the fourth poem of Amores Book I?
(a) His lover wants to run away from her home with him.
(b) His lover is with her husband at a party.
(c) His lover is being courted by a powerful man.
(d) None of the above.

2. In Amores 1:6, what activity is Ovid engaged in?
(a) Entreating the gods to bring his lover to him.
(b) Begging his lover to let him come to her.
(c) A nightime vigil outside his lovers door as he hopes to be let in.
(d) Dressing for a social occasion.

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

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

5. What does Ovid compare in Amores 1:9?
(a) Lovers and whores.
(b) Lovers and spouses.
(c) Lovers and politicians.
(d) Lovers and soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ovid born?

2. In the third poem of Amores, what promise does Ovid make?

3. What class is Ovid considered?

4. What argument does Ovid make for his case in Amores 1:10?

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

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