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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Daedalus make wings for himself and his son?
(a) Because they had to cross impassable mountains.
(b) Because he wanted to be closer to the gods.
(c) Because he envied the flight of birds.
(d) Because air was the only escape from Minos.

2. What does Ovid recommend NOT doing at night?
(a) Meeting a girl for the first time.
(b) Judging beauty.
(c) Setting up a meeting with a married woman.
(d) None of the above.

3. Which of the following is a statement that Ovid makes?
(a) What's not ours has more allure than what is.
(b) All of the above
(c) Every single girl can be caught.
(d) Male libidos are milder.

4. 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) All of the above.
(d) To keep blood off Cupid's hands.

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

6. Which of the following best summarizes a lot of Ovid's advice in The Art of Love book 3?
(a) Make use of youth.
(b) Know yourself and make the most of how you are.
(c) Love is a game to be played.
(d) Men are simple and easily controlled.

7. According to Ovid, how much should you talk to a girl when you are leaving her?
(a) Only if she asks.
(b) Write her a letter that puts the blame on you.
(c) Not at all. Stay silent.
(d) As much as you can because it will make it real.

8. What does Ovid say of "ladies plucking their first gray hairs"?
(a) They no longer have the ardor for best lovemaking.
(b) They have grown wise to his tricks and are difficult to woo.
(c) Wisdom makes passion grow dim.
(d) They are a field worth sowing.

9. What does Ovid recommend as a powerful tool historically used to get over a love?
(a) Taking another lover.
(b) Writing love poetry.
(c) Picking fights with your partner every chance you get.
(d) Getting very drunk.

10. What does Ovid say about seducing the maid of the lady you are after?
(a) All of the above.
(b) After the lady is secure, seduce the maid if you want.
(c) The maid's guilt will keep her from turner informer.
(d) Do not seduce the maid to get to the lady.

11. What warning does Ovid give about practicing infidelity?
(a) The risk of being caught is not worth the gains.
(b) Infidelity can make one's partner become unfaithful.
(c) It is difficult keeping two women emotionally satisfied.
(d) All of the above.

12. Who inspires Ovid to write this long poem for women?
(a) Corinna.
(b) Athena.
(c) His own feelings of love.
(d) Venus.

13. What advice does Ovid give particularly to lovers who are poor?
(a) Learn carefully how to manipulate.
(b) Keep peace with the mistress.
(c) Tolerate infidelity.
(d) Chose an undemanding lover.

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

15. What does Ovid say is the secret to finesse at lovemaking?
(a) Sincerity.
(b) Technique.
(c) Experience.
(d) Passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ovid say about glum girls?

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

3. What advice is given regarding laughing?

4. What does Ovid liken love to?

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

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