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

2. In Burton's anecdote in Chapter 13, where is the unsuspecting man lead?
(a) A whorehouse.
(b) Jail.
(c) To his new wife.
(d) To a bar.

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

4. Burton uses the symbolism of ______ to describe love.
(a) Dogs.
(b) Rain.
(c) Fire.
(d) Fish.

5. What does Burton observe is the affect of monks and nuns being kept so close together?
(a) They love God more.
(b) They begin to hate eachother.
(c) Intimacy is inevitable.
(d) They become friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Burton uses Antony and Cleopatra as an example of the _______ of passion.

3. Burton believes one deep in love will often become ______.

4. Burton discusses that the most unfortunate trials of two deeply in love are _____.

5. Why does Burton believe he has limited knowledge on the subject of attraction?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Are Burton's ways of curing melancholy fairly black and white? What are his cures dependent on?

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

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

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

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

7. Does Burton believe men are always faithful to the women they love?

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

9. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

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

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