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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Causes of Melancholy - the Demonaic causes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton's discussions about the soul and sensitive soul are based on _______.
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Plato.
(c) Democritus.
(d) An anonymous contributor.

2. What do some claim humanoid demons are adept at?
(a) Conversation.
(b) Flattery.
(c) Deception.
(d) Art.

3. "The Anatomy of Melancholy" addresses two conditions: unhappiness and ________.
(a) Passiveness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Clinical depression.

4. Burton identifies wild ______ as the most chronic cause of human ailments.
(a) Disease.
(b) Weather.
(c) Behavior.
(d) Children.

5. Through what method are religion and science able to coexist?
(a) Sociological.
(b) Their supporters.
(c) Accepted differences.
(d) A contract.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some believe the eccentric behavior of lycanthropy is a means of ______.

2. Burton sees destruction by natural disasters as _______.

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

4. Burton believes actions of idleness and excessive ______ often cause depression.

5. What is Burton's first step to correcting melancholy?

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