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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Burton, the cure for melancholy depends on ____.
(a) The severity.
(b) The gender.
(c) The cause.
(d) The duration.

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

4. What would be a legal cure for melancholy?
(a) Anything your mother would approve of.
(b) Anything approved by a doctor.
(c) Anything to do with God.
(d) Anything in the constitution.

5. Alcibiades' troubles were from his bad diet and ______.
(a) Good looks.
(b) Bad attitude.
(c) Idleness.
(d) Stupidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton explains women sometimes compromise themselves because of _______ or force.

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

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

4. Burton's recommendation for a cure in Chapter 9 is _____.

5. What does the anecdote in Chapter 13 meant to discuss about women?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the three basic types of love Burton expresses?

2. Why does Burton advise rituals as a means for curing melancholy?

3. What are legal ways to cure melancholy? Why doe Burton consider them legal?

4. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

5. Does Burton regard beauty as positive or negative in terms of love? Explain.

6. According to Burton, how can the Goddess of Virginity be corrupted?

7. In Chapter 14, how does Burton liken love to melancholy?

8. According to Burton, what are the most severe symptoms of love?

9. Does Burton regard love as a positive or negative thing? Explain.

10. In Burton's opinion, how far will people go for love?

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