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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 explains women sometimes compromise themselves because of _______ or force.
(a) Stupidity.
(b) Love.
(c) Inevitability.
(d) Persuasion.

2. Burton believes that distance from _______ causes change in skin color.
(a) The Middle Ages.
(b) God.
(c) The equator.
(d) Youth.

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

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

5. What does Alexander recommend as a cure for melancholy?
(a) Singing.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Bathing.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Christianity, good brings forth _____.

2. Burton believes that irregular pairs in love are _______.

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

4. Burton calls different races a ______.

5. Member Four discusses the questionable _______ of love.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. According to Burton, how can the Goddess of Virginity be corrupted?

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

5. To Burton, is love curable?

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

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

8. In Chapter 12, Burton describes a wanton man. Does this man actually love women he is with? Why or why not?

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

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

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