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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Causes of Love Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From Burton's view, _____, madness, and melancholy are distinct.
(a) Frenzy.
(b) Disease.
(c) Love.
(d) Happiness.

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

3. Burton's views of airy and fiery spirits are related to ______.
(a) God.
(b) Weather.
(c) Age.
(d) Economy.

4. Burton believe people who arrive with technology are seen as ____.
(a) Demons.
(b) Gods.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Con artists.

5. Aside from the common person, Burton's audience includes _____.
(a) Future generations.
(b) Physicians.
(c) People with melancholy.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burton believe the effect of idleness is?

2. Many writers call melancholy a form of ______.

3. In Chapter 12, Burton focuses on how _______ causes love melancholy.

4. The wanton man's love life is not one of love but of _______.

5. What was Alcibiades' biggest attribute?

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