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

2. Aside from variation in skin color, Burton discusses how ______contributes to variation.
(a) Air.
(b) Food.
(c) Family.
(d) Language.

3. Burton gives examples of women following their husbands to war. Why did women do this?
(a) To prove themselves.
(b) So they wouldn't be apart.
(c) To be entertained.
(d) To keep an eye on them.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton sees love causing an array of ______ and feelings.

2. Burton sees strong love as _____.

3. What was Alcibiades' biggest attribute?

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

5. At the end of Chapter 15, Burton discusses his doubt that love is ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Burton, do challenges help cure melancholy? Why or why not?

2. What does Burton believe would happen if two young people were placed together?

3. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

4. Why does Burton see love and hate as being similar?

5. Why does Burton believe idleness causes melancholy via love?

6. According to Burton, between which types of people can love emerge?

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

8. Is religion a potential cause for melancholy? How does Burton make the connection?

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

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

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