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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 clearest diagnosis of love is _______ symptoms.
(a) Physical.
(b) Emotional.
(c) Mental.
(d) Obvious.

2. Who does Burton see as the men most susceptible to love?
(a) Any man.
(b) Ugly men.
(c) Widowers.
(d) Young men.

3. Burton explains there are ____ basic ways people love each other.
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Infinite.

4. According to Christianity, evil brings froth _____.
(a) Change.
(b) Evil.
(c) Good.
(d) Realization.

5. Burton believes most means to entice people to sexual activity are ______.
(a) Clever.
(b) Acceptable.
(c) Unlawful.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What would be a legal cure for melancholy?

3. According to Burton, the cure for melancholy depends on ____.

4. Burton discusses Alcibiades, a _______ of Plato.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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