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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton suggests cures must be applied _____ or they will have no effect.
(a) Properly.
(b) Regularly.
(c) Rarely.
(d) Sporadically.

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

3. Burton writes that the power of love should not be _______.
(a) Underrated.
(b) Heeded.
(c) Accepted.
(d) Interfered with.

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

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

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

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

8. Burton thinks comedy is ______.
(a) Irrelevant.
(b) Therapeutic.
(c) Boring.
(d) Brilliant.

9. Burton describes the wanton man's love as being like "a passing ______."
(a) Stranger.
(b) Storm.
(c) Car.
(d) Breeze.

10. According to Burton, what is one who loves worthy of?
(a) Money.
(b) Love.
(c) Heaven.
(d) Nothing.

11. Member Four discusses the questionable _______ of love.
(a) Genuineness.
(b) Measurability.
(c) Permanence.
(d) Falsehood.

12. Burton says not to consult ____ for curing melancholy.
(a) Doctors.
(b) Strangers.
(c) One's parents.
(d) Saints.

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

14. Burton believes love does best between what kinds of people?
(a) People of the same age.
(b) People of the same political party.
(c) People of different races.
(d) People of the same culture.

15. Burton suggests confessing _______ is a good cure.
(a) Secrets.
(b) Sins.
(c) Hate.
(d) Feelings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burton believe will happen if two people are placed together for long enough?

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

3. Why would herbal remedies be a good cure?

4. Physician Alexander Benedictus suggests ______ remedies for love.

5. Why does Burton believe he has limited knowledge on the subject of attraction?

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