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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Burton believe he has limited knowledge on the subject of attraction?
(a) He's never been in love.
(b) He is a man.
(c) He is too vain.
(d) He thinks love is overrated.

2. Why did Jupiter take on many guises?
(a) To find love.
(b) To trick people.
(c) To hide.
(d) To entertain himself.

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

4. In Burton's anecdote in Chapter 13, where is the unsuspecting man lead?
(a) A whorehouse.
(b) Jail.
(c) To a bar.
(d) To his new wife.

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

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

7. Burton sees strong love as _____.
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Rare.
(d) Forced.

8. Burton calls different races a ______.
(a) Illusion.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Blessing.
(d) Phenomenon.

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

10. Burton uses Antony and Cleopatra as an example of the _______ of passion.
(a) Calamities.
(b) Power.
(c) Temperancence.
(d) Falsehoods.

11. What was Alcibiades' biggest attribute?
(a) He was a wonderful athlete.
(b) He was handsome.
(c) He was a wonderful singer.
(d) He was articulate.

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

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

14. What was Alcibiades' biggest flaw?
(a) Poor vocabulary.
(b) Harshness.
(c) Ugliness.
(d) Drunkenness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton thinks comedy is ______.

2. What cures does Burton recommend to his readers?

3. Burton discusses that exercising the ______ is a cure for melancholy.

4. Burton believes that rectification of _____ is a cure for melancholy.

5. What did Aetius do to cure his melancholy?

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