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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Cure of Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What symbolism does Burton use to describe fiery temperaments?
(a) Coals.
(b) Lions.
(c) Bombs.
(d) Warriors.

3. What kind of food does Burton believe induces melancholy?
(a) Meat and dairy.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Sugar and Salt.
(d) Potatoes.

4. Where are lycanthrops during the day?
(a) At work.
(b) Together.
(c) In trees.
(d) Hiding.

5. What does Burton believe the effect of idleness is?
(a) Love.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Memory loss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Burton's third step to correcting melancholy?

2. Burton offers a recipe cure of fasting and boiled _____.

3. What does Burton believe happens to symptoms if an illness is cured?

4. Burton claims there are legal and _____ ways to cure melancholy.

5. What would be a legal cure for melancholy?

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