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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton suggests confessing _______ is a good cure.
(a) Feelings.
(b) Hate.
(c) Sins.
(d) Secrets.

2. Burton explains that love can be full of over-optimism and ______.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Fear.
(d) Sarcasm.

3. Positive symptoms of love can masquerade as reactions to ______.
(a) Fear.
(b) Death.
(c) Hate.
(d) Comedy.

4. Burton believes the clearest diagnosis of love is _______ symptoms.
(a) Mental.
(b) Obvious.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Physical.

5. Burton discusses that the most unfortunate trials of two deeply in love are _____.
(a) Disagreements.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Family.
(d) Money.

6. Burton claims there are legal and _____ ways to cure melancholy.
(a) Illegal.
(b) Questionable.
(c) Religious.
(d) Holistic.

7. Burton calls different races a ______.
(a) Blessing.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Phenomenon.
(d) Illusion.

8. Burton describes the wanton man's love as being like "a passing ______."
(a) Storm.
(b) Stranger.
(c) Car.
(d) Breeze.

9. Burton offers a recipe cure of fasting and boiled _____.
(a) Chicken.
(b) Water.
(c) Ram.
(d) Eggs.

10. What cures does Burton recommend to his readers?
(a) Holistic methods.
(b) Legal cures.
(c) Medical cures.
(d) Illegal cures.

11. Plato warns love can _______ the one in love.
(a) Betray.
(b) Uplift.
(c) Overpower.
(d) Kill.

12. Why did Jupiter take on many guises?
(a) To find love.
(b) To entertain himself.
(c) To hide.
(d) To trick people.

13. What kind of speech does Burton believe is most helpful to cure melancholy?
(a) Incoherent.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Harsh.
(d) Careful.

14. Why would herbal remedies be a good cure?
(a) They smell good.
(b) They're healthier.
(c) They're made by God.
(d) They're timeless.

15. Burton sees love causing an array of ______ and feelings.
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Crimes.
(c) Actions.
(d) Emotions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton says not to consult ____ for curing melancholy.

2. At any given time, who does the wanton man love most?

3. Burton explains women sometimes compromise themselves because of _______ or force.

4. Burton explains love and lust do are not always ______.

5. Alcibiades' love life was ____.

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