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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, The Cures for Love : Chapter 1, The Cures for Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ovid define as his natural weapons in Amores 2:1?
(a) Threats and entreaties.
(b) Poetry and soft words.
(c) Expressions and entreaties.
(d) Looks and prowess.

2. Which of the following best represents Ovid's recommendations for makeup?
(a) Some is good, but do not wearn too much.
(b) Makeup only detracts from natural beauty and is gross to touch.
(c) Young women should not wear it but older women should.
(d) Use plenty so it will not wear off during the day.

3. How does the competitor Ovid support do in the competition?
(a) He makes it to final round, but does not win.
(b) He wins.
(c) He is disqualified for cheating.
(d) He comes in last.

4. What does Ovid say regarding drinking while trying to cure love?
(a) Entertain yourself with drink instead of love.
(b) Drink when you are with a different potential love.
(c) Do not drink or drown your wits. Nothing in between.
(d) Do not drink.

5. How does Ovid feel about using witchcraft to cure love?
(a) He thinks it is effective if believed in.
(b) He is definitely against it.
(c) He is all for absolutely anything that might help.
(d) He thinks it is usable as a last resort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ovid recommend to keep women invested in a relationship?

2. Where does Ovid recommend that a person start his or her quest for love?

3. Which of the following does Ovid claim his writing will now be about?

4. Why is Ovid's father against Ovid becoming a poet?

5. What does Ovid recommend regarding writing letters?

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