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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. In Amores 3:3, what does Ovid say pretty girls should get away with?
(a) Perjury.
(b) Being in public with their lovers.
(c) Coloring their hair as much as they want.
(d) Dressing inappropriately.

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

3. In Amores 2:4, what type of woman does Ovid express a preference for?
(a) Blondes.
(b) Smart ones.
(c) All of them.
(d) Demure ones.

4. What advice does Ovid give about handling your lover's shortcomings?
(a) Do not criticize them. Instead, pretend that they do not exist.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Gentle management can improve them over time.
(d) Bring them up to make her more grateful.

5. Which member of the arguing pair squabbling for his attention does Ovid choose?
(a) Fate.
(b) Corinna.
(c) Elegy.
(d) Tragedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Ovid give for his impotence in Amores 3:7?

2. After the attempted abortion, what is Corinna's immediate state?

3. What does Ovid do after his first marriage ends?

4. When does Ovid marry for the first time?

5. In Amores 2:18, what does Ovid claim to be unable to do?

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