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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Third Partition : Chapter 14, Symptoms of Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Burton thinks demons may be references to _______.
(a) Fantasies.
(b) The Devil.
(c) God.
(d) Actual people.

3. Burton believes that relationships based in lust will soon turn to ______.
(a) Love.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Disdain.

4. What does Burton see love and hate having in common?
(a) They're unnecessary.
(b) They're uncommon.
(c) They're powerful.
(d) They're misunderstood.

5. Burton describes "______" victims as people who suffer by no wrongdoing of their own.
(a) Fake.
(b) Real.
(c) Pathetic.
(d) Sympathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of speech does Burton believe is most helpful to cure melancholy?

2. What is the nature of the phlegmatic humor?

3. Under special conditions, what does Burton claim humanoid demons share with humans?

4. When are Democritus's thoughts prevalent?

5. According to Burton, what is the strongest sign of love?

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