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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ovid explain the need for a book on the Cures for Love?
(a) It will not undo the work of previous poems.
(b) To save those that would perish from love.
(c) To keep blood off Cupid's hands.
(d) All of the above.

2. What does Ovid say is true of love?
(a) Once mastered, love is as natural as breathing.
(b) Love is an art and requires natural talent.
(c) Love is a game and should not be taken seriously.
(d) Lovers get less pleasure than pain. They should steel their hearts for hardship.

3. What does Ovid say about being around people in love?
(a) Being around people in love will turn your eyes to new possibilities.
(b) It is useful to compare your own relationship disfavorably with theirs.
(c) None of the above.
(d) To observe the lovesick infects the eyes that watch them.

4. What does Ovid often happens with feigned passion?
(a) You see the other's faults more clearly.
(b) It makes both parties bitter.
(c) It allows you more control.
(d) It turns into the real thing.

5. What advice does Ovid give involving your rivals in love?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Do not expose your rivals.
(c) Oil the door for them.
(d) Let yourself be cheated on.

6. Where does Ovid recommend that a person start his or her quest for love?
(a) The public theater.
(b) At parties.
(c) Amid their personal acquaintances.
(d) By stern self-reflection.

7. What is Ovid's number one rule for getting over a love affair?
(a) Divert yourself with new love.
(b) Act happy.
(c) No leisure.
(d) No alcohol.

8. What kind of social life does Ovid recommend while trying to cure a love?
(a) Always keep someone around and avoid seclusion.
(b) Lock yourself away until you are cured.
(c) Go to social affairs to find a new love.
(d) Remove yourself from society to not run into your lover by accident.

9. How does Ovid feel about love charms and aphrodisiacs?
(a) They can be useful when used with caution.
(b) Some are beneficial, others useless.
(c) One should avoid all such nasty tricks.
(d) They are an important tool to master.

10. What does Ovid recommend doing during a separation?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Let her keep the gifts you gave her.
(c) Avoid all legal litigation.
(d) Become indifferent and not hateful.

11. Who is Ovid's target audience when writing The Art of Love Book 3?
(a) Everyone who will listen.
(b) Young women that are first starting their adult lives.
(c) Beautiful women in order to keep control of their affairs.
(d) Ordinary women.

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

13. What does Ovid recommend for those who are so soft that they cannot leave their lover?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Give up the struggle. Let her consume your days and nights.
(c) Aim for a glut of passion until you are sick of the sight of her house.
(d) Stay when you think you can leave her.

14. Which of the following best characterizes the content of The Art of Love book 2?
(a) How to conquer women.
(b) How to make lovers bend to your will.
(c) What you need to know to keep a lover in a relationship.
(d) How to keep yourself satisfied.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Ovid recommend is the optimal time to get out of a bad love affair?

2. How does Ovid recommend using your misfortunes to cure love?

3. When does Ovid employ flattery to keep a lover?

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

5. If your love letters are met with rejection or resistance, what does Ovid recommend?

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