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

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

3. Burton believes that irregular pairs in love are _______.
(a) Immoral.
(b) Common.
(c) Fake.
(d) Difficult.

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

5. Physician Alexander Benedictus suggests ______ remedies for love.
(a) Herbal.
(b) Athletic.
(c) Drug.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, Burton focuses on how _______ causes love melancholy.

2. Burton believes that relationships based in lust will soon turn to ______.

3. Burton believes the clearest diagnosis of love is _______ symptoms.

4. Burton believes that distance from _______ causes change in skin color.

5. According to Burton, what is the strongest sign of love?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

7. According to Burton, do all symptoms of love appear positive? Can love be mistaken for something else?

8. In Chapter 14, how highly does Burton regard love?

9. What is the purpose of the diagram at the beginning of Chapter 9?

10. How does Christianity aid Burton's arguments for cures in Chapter 10?

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