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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, Chapter 6, Dialogues 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the four-stage theory of appropriate development of love, to what age group does a woman's ideal man belong?
(a) Middle-aged.
(b) At least twice her age.
(c) Her own age group.
(d) Young.

2. How did the author explain the effects of love on the uncouth man?
(a) He can be seen as handsome by someone who loves him.
(b) He will never truly be loved.
(c) He truly becomes handsome when he is loved.
(d) He cannot love in return.

3. According to the author, about what do people in love think continually?
(a) Only happy things because love has colored their vision.
(b) Fearful thoughts of rejection.
(c) Lustful thoughts.
(d) Each other.

4. Of the five ways to acquire love, what should wise lovers look for to attain a lasting love?
(a) Good character.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Riches.
(d) Ready speech.

5. In the first dialogue, how did the conversation between the middle class man and the middle class woman begin?
(a) The man waited for permission to approach the woman, greeting her with reverence and made conversation.
(b) The man greeted the woman normally and the woman made conversation naturally.
(c) The woman initiated the greeting but allowed the man to make conversation.
(d) The man greeted the woman normally, but only because she was with another female.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the four-stage theory of appropriate development of love, what is the first stage?

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

3. In wooing a woman of higher social ranking, how might the middle class man best win her attention?

4. Recalling the thing the author suggested a middle class man always do in a conversation with a middle class woman, when did he suggest that it be done in the course of a conversation?

5. What is the meaning of the word from which "love" is derived?

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