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

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

3. Burton believes that rectification of _____ is a cure for melancholy.
(a) Land.
(b) Air.
(c) Evil.
(d) Flaws.

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

5. Burton describes love as the desire for _____.
(a) Love.
(b) Good.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. At any given time, who does the wanton man love most?

2. In Burton's anecdote in Chapter 13, where is the unsuspecting man lead?

3. The wanton man's love life is not one of love but of _______.

4. Burton explains that love can be full of over-optimism and ______.

5. Who does the wanton man always fall in love with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Burton believe love is avoidable? What are his suggestions?

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

3. How does Burton feel about the physical variations in humans? How does he approach these variations?

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

5. To Burton, is love curable?

6. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

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

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

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

10. According to Burton, why don't nuns sleep in their own beds?

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