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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. Why is Ovid's father against Ovid becoming a poet?
(a) There is no money in it.
(b) Poetry is not a respected talent.
(c) He wants Ovid to take over the family business.
(d) Poets have a reputation as subversives.

2. What does Ovid constantly get distracted by while in the arena?
(a) Pretty women passing by.
(b) Thoughts of Corinna.
(c) An incomplete verse he has left.
(d) The girl who accompanies him.

3. In the third poem of Amores, what promise does Ovid make?
(a) To always be honest and spurn deceit.
(b) Fidelity and eternal devotion.
(c) To win the affection of the object of his desire.
(d) Not to stop until he has bedded a certain influential married woman.

4. What does Ovid tell women about youth?
(a) It is fleeting and so you should enjoy it.
(b) Do not marry during your youth.
(c) It is the time to learn technique.
(d) It is overrated.

5. Which of the following is advice that Ovid gives?
(a) Build an enduring mind.
(b) Keep clear of quarrels and recriminations.
(c) All of the above.
(d) To be loved you must show yourself lovable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ovid liken love to?

2. Which of the following does Ovid recommend women to do?

3. What does Ovid say women are expert at?

4. In Amores 3:3, what does Ovid say pretty girls should get away with?

5. What does Ovid ask Corinna to do in Amores 3:14?

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