Romantic Love Article Quiz

What is the central idea of the article Romantic Love Is Real!?

• Romantic love is only found in fairy tales.

• Romantic love is a real, biological phenomenon that evolved in humans.

• Romantic love is confusing and hard to define.

• Romantic love is important for human survival because it creates families.

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Which sentence best supports the central idea that romantic love is biological, not cultural?

• “Popular music and manners have changed so much over thousands of years...”

• “Romantic love is depicted in almost every childhood fairy tale...”

• “The brain must have evolved to feel the very real emotion of romantic love.”

• “Our fantasies have very real implications for our behavior in daily life.”

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How does the author compare romantic love to walking on two legs?

• Both are taught by culture through family traditions.

• Both are essential for building strong relationships.

• Both are biological adaptations that helped early humans survive.

• Both help people find happiness in life.

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What historical evidence does the author use to argue romantic love is not a cultural trend?

• Plato and Homer wrote about romantic love thousands of years ago.

• Fairy tales have always included romantic love.

• Cultures have always emphasized family.

• Ancient people listened to different music than we do today.

What does the author suggest about popular music and manners in comparison to romantic love?

• They are more important than love in shaping society.

• They have changed drastically, unlike the constant presence of romantic love.

• They evolved at the same pace as romantic love.

• They have influenced how people fall in love.

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Which statement best explains why some people believe romantic love is a cultural invention?

• Romantic love has been proven by MRIs.

• It appears in fairy tales and motivates people to find partners.

• People feel happy when they are in love.

• Culture is the only reason families exist.

What role do MRI scans play in the article’s argument?

• They prove that people can dream of love.

• They show people react differently to love than to other emotions.

• They give scientific proof that romantic love activates the brain.

• They prove that love is the same as anger and frustration.

How does the author use logic to support the idea that romantic love is biological?

• By comparing love to anger and frustration.

• By arguing that love is hard to define.

• By explaining how love helped parents stay together and raise children.

• By noting that fairy tales promote romantic love.

What is the author’s tone when discussing people who think love is cultural?

• Respectful and curious

• Doubtful and slightly mocking

• Serious and angry

• Neutral and scientific

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What is the best summary of the article?

• Romantic love is confusing and not easily defined.

• Romantic love is a fantasy created by fairy tales.

• Romantic love has existed for centuries and is proven to be biological, not just cultural.

• Romantic love changes quickly like popular music and manners.

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