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

Short Answer Questions

1. Though God did not ban a man of the clergy from courtly love, what did God ban him from?

2. Why were members of the most noble rank advised to consult the dialogues in the book?

3. What happens when love starts to decline?

4. What class of person did the author liken to horses and mules?

5. What did the author identify as a sure way to decrease love?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Review the thirty-one rules of love and select three that appeal to you. For each, briefly explain why this rule is important for love to flourish.

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning of the book, the author expresses strong opinions on the subject of homosexuality. Explain his opinions and cite the reasoning behind them.

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