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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton speculates that people of a _______ climate are more prone to jealousy.
(a) Varied.
(b) Wetter.
(c) Colder.
(d) Warmer.

2. What ironic negative symptoms does Burton observe of love?
(a) Madness.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Hate.

3. Burton explains love and lust do are not always ______.
(a) Discernable.
(b) Good.
(c) Separate.
(d) Apparent.

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

5. What kind of love does Burton believe people are most afraid of?
(a) Powerful.
(b) One-sided.
(c) True.
(d) Temporary.

6. How can one prevent love, according to Burton?
(a) Avoid the woman.
(b) Move away.
(c) Marry someone else.
(d) You can't.

7. What does Burton believe will happen if two people are placed together for long enough?
(a) They will become friends.
(b) They will forget about other people.
(c) They will fall in love.
(d) They will hate each other.

8. What does Burton claim is the benefit of chamomile?
(a) Strong muscles.
(b) Soothing powers.
(c) Good taste.
(d) Long life.

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

10. Physician Alexander Benedictus suggests ______ remedies for love.
(a) Drug.
(b) No.
(c) Athletic.
(d) Herbal.

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

12. Burton believes the clearest diagnosis of love is _______ symptoms.
(a) Emotional.
(b) Physical.
(c) Obvious.
(d) Mental.

13. In Chapter 12, Burton focuses on how _______ causes love melancholy.
(a) Weather.
(b) Promiscuity.
(c) Heart break.
(d) Beauty.

14. Burton explains that love can be full of over-optimism and ______.
(a) Sarcasm.
(b) Fear.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Indifference.

15. Why would herbal remedies be a good cure?
(a) They're made by God.
(b) They're healthier.
(c) They smell good.
(d) They're timeless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alexander recommend as a cure for melancholy?

2. Burton sees strong love as _____.

3. According to Burton, which women are the most deceitful?

4. What was Alcibiades' biggest flaw?

5. Burton believes one deep in love will often become ______.

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