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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. What does Ovid do after his first marriage ends?
(a) Finishes his education.
(b) Spends time with Macer.
(c) Travels.
(d) All the above.

2. What spectacle does Ovid watch in Amores 3:2?
(a) Gladiators.
(b) The forum.
(c) The gods fighting for influence.
(d) Chariot races.

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

4. What does Ovid say will happen if you send your intended mistress a letter in sophisticated and high brow language?
(a) She will assume you can afford expensive gifts.
(b) She will be impressed and think you educated.
(c) She will be humbled.
(d) It is likely to repel her.

5. Who has died in Amores 3:9?
(a) Tibullus, a great poet.
(b) A very popular beautiful woman.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Ovid's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ovid encourage at parties?

2. What is Ovid angry at in Amores 3:6?

3. In Amores 2:4, what type of woman does Ovid express a preference for?

4. In Amores 2:19, what does Ovid wish for in the end of Amores?

5. What reasons doe his partner give for Ovid's impotence?

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