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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Burton, the cure for melancholy depends on ____.
(a) The duration.
(b) The cause.
(c) The gender.
(d) The severity.

2. How can one prevent love, according to Burton?
(a) Move away.
(b) You can't.
(c) Marry someone else.
(d) Avoid the woman.

3. Burton cites Plato, who discusses the _______ of love.
(a) Trials.
(b) Folly.
(c) Vehemence.
(d) Audacity.

4. What ironic negative symptoms does Burton observe of love?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Madness.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Hate.

5. What does Burton see love and hate having in common?
(a) They're powerful.
(b) They're unnecessary.
(c) They're misunderstood.
(d) They're uncommon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burton observe is the affect of monks and nuns being kept so close together?

2. Burton explains that love can be full of over-optimism and ______.

3. According to Christianity, evil brings froth _____.

4. What does Alexander recommend as a cure for melancholy?

5. Burton believes one deep in love will often become ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Is religion a potential cause for melancholy? How does Burton make the connection?

2. Why does Burton believe idleness causes melancholy via love?

3. Does Burton believe men are always faithful to the women they love?

4. To Burton, is love curable?

5. What does Burton believe would happen if two young people were placed together?

6. Why does Burton advise rituals as a means for curing melancholy?

7. Does Burton regard love as a positive or negative thing? Explain.

8. According to Burton, do challenges help cure melancholy? Why or why not?

9. In Chapter 12, Burton describes a wanton man. Does this man actually love women he is with? Why or why not?

10. According to Burton, do all symptoms of love appear positive? Can love be mistaken for something else?

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