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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the higher noblewoman respond to the the nobleman's question about loving two women at the same time?
(a) The lover must choose one or risk losing both.
(b) The lover must keep chaste for the beloved.
(c) The lover must release both women and remain chaste.
(d) The lover must seek God's guidance.

2. When the man of higher nobility spoke to a woman of higher nobility, what did the woman look for a chance to do?
(a) Ridicule him.
(b) Embrace him.
(c) Flatter him.
(d) Correct him.

3. According to the rules of love, what one characteristic alone can make any man worthy of love?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Devotion to God.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Good character.

4. How did the author explain the concept of teaching the theory of love to a social class likened to horses and mules?
(a) It would stir natural desires because all humans were made to love.
(b) It would be unnatural to them and they would never grasp the idea.
(c) It would stir natural desires in them only if they made a conscious effort.
(d) It would be unnatural to them, but they would find it useful.

5. What did the author advise a woman to do if her man was unfaithful?
(a) Express her anger so that love will increase.
(b) Even the score by being unfaithful.
(c) Abandon him.
(d) Improve herself to make him stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the man of higher nobility spoke to a woman of higher nobility, what concerns about the nature of love did the woman express?

2. How would a member of the most noble class have known which dialogue in the book to consult for advice on love?

3. What does blasphemy against God do to love?

4. What did the man of the clergy admit about love with a woman?

5. What might indicate that love has returned?

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