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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton believes that rectification of _____ is a cure for melancholy.
(a) Flaws.
(b) Land.
(c) Air.
(d) Evil.

2. Burton writes, "...doth Cupids fire provoke tears from a _____ lover's eyes."
(a) Desperate.
(b) New.
(c) False.
(d) True.

3. What kind of speech does Burton believe is most helpful to cure melancholy?
(a) Careful.
(b) Harsh.
(c) Incoherent.
(d) Humorous.

4. Burton discusses that the most unfortunate trials of two deeply in love are _____.
(a) Money.
(b) Disagreements.
(c) Family.
(d) Jealousy.

5. Burton describes love as the desire for _____.
(a) Comfort.
(b) Good.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

6. According to Burton, what is the strongest sign of love?
(a) When two people are found together.
(b) When two people are laughing together.
(c) When two people are afraid of others.
(d) When two people pretend not to like each other.

7. Who does Burton see as the men most susceptible to love?
(a) Young men.
(b) Any man.
(c) Widowers.
(d) Ugly men.

8. Burton believes the allure of beauty is furthered with intentional behaviors and _____.
(a) Speech.
(b) Family.
(c) Witchcraft.
(d) Attire.

9. According to Christianity, good brings forth _____.
(a) Blessings.
(b) Good.
(c) Warnings.
(d) God.

10. What did Aetius do to cure his melancholy?
(a) Moved to a new house.
(b) Bathed daily.
(c) Wrote a book.
(d) Bought a cat.

11. The wanton man's love life is not one of love but of _______.
(a) Desire.
(b) Control.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Hate.

12. Burton believes most means to entice people to sexual activity are ______.
(a) Unlawful.
(b) Evil.
(c) Clever.
(d) Acceptable.

13. Burton discusses that exercising the ______ is a cure for melancholy.
(a) Soul.
(b) Body.
(c) Mouth.
(d) Mind.

14. In Burton's opinion, "love" also includes love between ____.
(a) The same sex.
(b) Inanimate objects and humans.
(c) Angels and demons.
(d) Animals and humans.

15. Burton sees love causing an array of ______ and feelings.
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Actions.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Crimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alcibiades' love life was ____.

2. Burton believes different races developed as a result of adapting to ______.

3. Why does Burton think nuns don't sleep in their own beds?

4. Burton describes the wanton man's love as being like "a passing ______."

5. How does Burton express cures for melancholy at the beginning of Chapter 9?

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