The term ?Greek love" was a 19th century euphemism for
a. homosexuality.
b. campfire activities in ancient Greece.
c. a passion for Latin and Greek texts.
d. same-sex boarding schools.
A Correct Answer: Greek love was a 19th century euphemism for homosexual activity.
Feedback for Correct Answer: In 19th century England, wealthy families sent their sons to male boarding schools, where they learned to read texts that often included homosexual themes. Many memoirs include references to homosexual behavior in the schools.
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