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

2. What did the author describe as the result of focusing on the beauty of another?
(a) Innate suffering.
(b) Harmony.
(c) Lustful thoughts.
(d) Pure passion.

3. How did the author describe the effects of age on love?
(a) Only the youthful can truly enjoy love.
(b) Some are too old and some are too young for love.
(c) Love knows no age.
(d) Only the mature can truly enjoy love.

4. According to the author in the Preface, what was his reason for writing the book?
(a) Helping a friend in love.
(b) Following orders from superiors.
(c) Showing the world the error of its ways.
(d) Following his own dream to share his knowledge.

5. According to the author, what is the only way that a lover can accept something of value from the beloved?
(a) If it was painful for the giver to give.
(b) If the giver is in love, as well.
(c) Only if it caused the giver great joy.
(d) If it is given freely.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the author explain the connection between blindness and love?

2. How did the author explain the effects of excess passion on love?

3. How did the author explain the effects of love on the uncouth man?

4. How did the author explain the connection between love and greed?

5. According to the author, upon what do lovers focus their attention?

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