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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Ovid use to describe the best time to end a love affair?
(a) He who tarries, marries.
(b) When extinguishing a fire, catch it quick or let it burn out.
(c) Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today.
(d) Haste makes waste.

2. What does Ovid recommend doing with things you intend to do for your lover regardless?
(a) Make a big show about doing them.
(b) Do them promptly and make no fuss over them.
(c) Pretend to make them a difficult decision to make.
(d) Wait until asked so you get credit.

3. What does Ovid recommend to those that cannot distance themselves from the love they wish to get over?
(a) Be overly critical, to yourself, of her flaws.
(b) Dwell on the wrongs and disfavors done.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Encourage her to engage in activities that displease you.

4. 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) Being around people in love will turn your eyes to new possibilities.
(d) It is useful to compare your own relationship disfavorably with theirs.

5. Whose concerns does Ovid address first thing in The Cures for Love?
(a) Women.
(b) Cupid.
(c) Venus.
(d) His muse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ovid recommend NOT doing at night?

2. Who appears to Ovid abruptly in the middle of The Art of Love book 2?

3. How does Ovid explain the need for a book on the Cures for Love?

4. Which of the following best represents Ovid's recommendations for makeup?

5. What does Ovid suggest in important in keeping a lover?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ovid's advice regarding how much to drink at parties?

2. What activity does Ovid say is guaranteed to "let Cupid in" when he is not wanted? What does he recommend as an alternative?

3. What does Ovid recommend to women do regarding any personal flaws they might have?

4. What does Ovid recommend your behavior be like towards a lover you are trying to get over?

5. What advice does Ovid have for men regarding their hair, body, and clothes?

6. What element does Ovid say is most important when playing games? Why?

7. What does Ovid say about beauty in The Art of Love book 2? What advice does he give to prepare for this?

8. What advice does Ovid give regarding makeup? What does he say about how much to wear and when to apply it?

9. Are Daedalus and his son successful in their flight? What happens?

10. What places does Ovid recommend for finding women?

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