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Augusten Burroughs, “How to Identify Love by Knowing What It’s Not”

What does Burroughs say about abusive people?

A. They will never change.

B. A good therapist can help them change.

C. They probably grew up in an abusive family.

D. They are often drug addicts or alcoholics.

What happens to Burrough’s friend who left her abusive partner?

A. The partner refuses to visit their children.

B. The partner tells her that their dog has a serious illness.

C. The partner threatens to burn down her house.

D. The partner gets married and abuses his new wife.

According to Burroughs, what is the main reason people remain in abusive relationships?

A. They have children.

B. People are creatures of habit.

C. They don’t recognize they are in an abusive relationship.

D. They worry about the financial consequences of leaving.

Which of the following does Burroughs include in the essay?

A. a checklist from the National Domestic Violence Hotline

B. a Web site that lists certified marriage and family therapists

C. a photograph of a woman who has been beaten by her husband

D. the dictionary definition of love

What does Burroughs say a victim needs to be able to leave an abusive relationship?

A. courage

B. a good support system

C. love

D. strength