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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the two lovers, if any, did the higher noblewoman think a man should give up?

2. When the man of higher nobility spoke to a woman of higher nobility, what did the man insist was a great good?

3. How did the author advise to best increase desire after love has been consummated?

4. Why did the author say that these women who are hard to love cannot love a single man?

5. In what way did the author explain that a certain class was akin to horses and mules?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

List the twelve rules for acquiring love and provide a brief example of each.

Essay Topic 2

In Book Three, the author stated that it is unclear what good comes to men through love besides the love itself. In fact, the author cited many examples of harm that can come from love. In what ways can love cause the following: loss of honor, threat to chastity and destruction of peace?

Essay Topic 3

The book begins with Walter seeking advice from the author, Andreas Capellanus. Explain Walter's request of the author and the author's two goals in writing "The Art of Courtly Love". Do you believe that Andreas provided sufficient and helpful advice to Walter?

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