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

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

3. Alcibiades' love life was ____.
(a) Loyal.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) Promiscuous.

4. Burton believes jealousy is most often based on _______.
(a) Rumors.
(b) Fact.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Suspicion.

5. At any given time, who does the wanton man love most?
(a) His fantasy woman.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) Whoever is closest to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton explains love and lust do are not always ______.

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

3. What cures does Burton recommend to his readers?

4. According to Christianity, evil brings froth _____.

5. Burton believes most means to entice people to sexual activity are ______.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

7. To Burton, is love curable?

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

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

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

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