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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Art of Love : Chapter 2, Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Ovid born?
(a) Outside the city of Rome.
(b) In Greece.
(c) In Rome.
(d) In the southern part of France.

2. Which of the following best characterizes Ovid's poetry?
(a) Shows toleration for marital infidelity.
(b) Is bucolic and pastoral.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Undercuts the regime in power.

3. In Amores 2:11, who is traveling?
(a) Corinna.
(b) Ovid.
(c) Corinna's husband.
(d) Ovid's father.

4. Why did Daedalus make wings for himself and his son?
(a) Because he envied the flight of birds.
(b) Because air was the only escape from Minos.
(c) Because he wanted to be closer to the gods.
(d) Because they had to cross impassable mountains.

5. What advice does Ovid give particularly to lovers who are poor?
(a) Tolerate infidelity.
(b) Learn carefully how to manipulate.
(c) Keep peace with the mistress.
(d) Chose an undemanding lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the clear causes of Ovid's banishment from Rome?

2. What does Ovid liken love to?

3. Which of the following Adages does Ovid agree with in The Art of Love?

4. What is Ovid hoping will happen as he waits outside the door in Amores 1:6?

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

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