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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book One, Introduction to the Treatise on Love, Preface, Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what does love cause a person to seek above all other things?
(a) The thought of the one he loves.
(b) The embrace of the one he loves.
(c) The chance to speak with the one he loves.
(d) A glimpse of the one he loves.

2. How did the author approach the topic of homosexuality?
(a) He believed that love between two men was an abomination, but love between two women was acceptable.
(b) He believed that love between two women was an abomination, but love between two men was acceptable
(c) He believed that love has no boundaries, but religion can interfere with true love.
(d) He believed that love could only exist between a man and a woman.

3. Because a man will see his ideal woman, lust after her and make plans to woo her, how did the author explain love's origins?
(a) It come directly from God when the moment is right.
(b) It is innate to humans.
(c) It develops only when a connection is there.
(d) It is a figment of the imagination.

4. What is the meaning of the word from which "love" is derived?
(a) To capture.
(b) A gift.
(c) To seize.
(d) Of great purity.

5. According to the author, upon what do lovers focus their attention?
(a) Bringing about the enjoyment of those they love.
(b) Speaking words of love to those they love.
(c) Having physical contact with those they love.
(d) Catching a glimpse of those they love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the author describe as the result of focusing on the beauty of another?

2. How did the author explain the link between love, perception and social class?

3. Who was Walter?

4. The word "love" is derived from what word?

5. How did the author describe the effects of age on love?

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