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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 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 is a figment of the imagination.
(b) It develops only when a connection is there.
(c) It is innate to humans.
(d) It come directly from God when the moment is right.

2. How would a noblewoman respond to compliments from a nobleman?
(a) She would rebuff him.
(b) She would be embarrassed but flattered.
(c) She would be appreciative.
(d) She would feel offended.

3. Should a middle class man approach a very wise noblewoman, what is the risk he takes in conducting himself poorly?
(a) Appearing foolish.
(b) Boring her.
(c) Embarrassing himself.
(d) Being offensive.

4. If a nobleman effectively offered the correct praise to a noblewoman, what might she have permitted him to do daily?
(a) Flatter her.
(b) Touch her.
(c) Embrace her.
(d) View her.

5. For what reason would a nobleman claim that he would be willing to marry below his class?
(a) Great beauty.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Good character.
(d) Godliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. If a middle class woman were to resist a middle class man because he is younger than she, how must the man respond?

2. Of the five ways to acquire love, which is the only one worthy of love?

3. Among the author's twelve rules for acquiring love, what did he have to say about private versus public relationships?

4. Of what other danger did the nobleman warn the noblewoman?

5. According to the author, how does love feel about homosexuality?

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