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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Remedies Against Discontents.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burton see love and hate having in common?
(a) They're powerful.
(b) They're misunderstood.
(c) They're uncommon.
(d) They're unnecessary.

2. What does Burton credit as the cause of inexplicable melancholy?
(a) Love.
(b) God.
(c) Genetics.
(d) Fear.

3. What does Burton believe happens to symptoms if an illness is cured?
(a) They remain.
(b) They go away.
(c) They change.
(d) The get worse.

4. Burton believes God is _____ to punish people.
(a) Happy.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Free.
(d) Afraid.

5. Burton's recommendation for a cure in Chapter 9 is _____.
(a) Denial.
(b) Aromatherapy.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Love will lead to melancholy if there is ____.

2. According to Burton, thoughts on demons are built on ____.

3. What makes melancholy of special interest to Democritus?

4. Burton explains there are ____ basic ways people love each other.

5. Burton explains that urine, sweat, and ______ are also important for the body.

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