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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. What does Ovid NOT recommend doing with your hair to appear attractive to women?
(a) Make sure it's not growing out your nose.
(b) Keep it expertly trimmed.
(c) Curl it.
(d) None of the above.

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

3. Which hairstyle does Ovid favor?
(a) Braided like Diana.
(b) He thinks it should vary depending on the woman.
(c) Piled on top.
(d) Loose, long, and wild.

4. 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) Men are simple and easily controlled.
(c) Love is a game to be played.
(d) Know yourself and make the most of how you are.

5. 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) Encourage her to engage in activities that displease you.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Dwell on the wrongs and disfavors done.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ovid's number one rule for getting over a love affair?

2. What does Ovid recommend as a powerful tool historically used to get over a love?

3. What does Ovid say is true of love?

4. What did Vulcan gain by catching Venus and Mars together and exposing them?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Ovid recommend seclusion as a cure for love? What does he say on the subject?

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

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

4. How does Ovid feel about flattery?

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

6. What point does Ovid make when he describes the affair of Mars and Venus being discovered and exposed by Vulcan? What does he recommend?

7. Summarize the story of Procris and Cephalus. What point does Ovid make?

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

9. What advice does Apollo tell Ovid to pass on to everyone?

10. How would you describe Ovid's general approach to women as portrayed in The Art of Love?

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