1. In discussing the the aesthetic of marriage, upon what does the author of the letter draw?
(a) The author draws on invented examples of marriage.
(b) The author draws on examples from Confucius's marriage.
(c) The author draws on examples from his friend's marriage.
(d) The author draws on examples from his own marriage.

2. To what does the author of the letter compare the young man at the end of this section?
(a) The author compares the young man to a blushing bride.
(b) The author compares the young man to a bull rider.
(c) The author compares the young man to an actor.
(d) The author compares the young man to the pilot of a ship.

3. What effect does giving of thanks have on first love?
(a) Giving of thanks decreases first love.
(b) Giving of thanks has no effect on first love.
(c) Giving of thanks augments first love.
(d) Giving of thanks changes first love to hatred.

4. What does the author say his era has discerned about romantic love very well?
(a) The fleeting quality of it.
(b) The weakness of it.
(c) The strength of it.
(d) The non-existence of it.

5. Why does the author suggest the young man may be "depressed" and fear marriage?
(a) The young man may be thinking, "She doesn't really love me; all love is false."
(b) The young man may be thinking, "Everything may change; what if this person that now I almost worship may change; what if, what if, etc."
(c) The young man's parents were unhappy in their marriage and abused him all his life.
(d) Perhaps the young man has not been taking his medication.