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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from variation in skin color, Burton discusses how ______contributes to variation.

2. Burton believes one deep in love will often become ______.

3. Burton believes that rectification of _____ is a cure for melancholy.

4. Burton describes love as the desire for _____.

5. Burton's recommendation for a cure in Chapter 9 is _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Burton, how can the Goddess of Virginity be corrupted?

2. Does Burton regard love as a positive or negative thing? Explain.

3. Why does Burton advise rituals as a means for curing melancholy?

4. Why does Burton believe idleness causes melancholy via love?

5. In Chapter 14, how highly does Burton regard love?

6. Why does Burton see love and hate as being similar?

7. In Chapter 14, how does Burton liken love to melancholy?

8. How does Christianity aid Burton's arguments for cures in Chapter 10?

9. What does Burton believe would happen if two young people were placed together?

10. Does Burton believe men are always faithful to the women they love?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Burton discusses the nature of love and attraction and acknowledges his understanding is that of a man. Discuss the affect of the male point of view in the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Burton's use, understanding, and beliefs of science. What defines his scientific view? Does "The Anatomy of Melancholy" rely on science?

Essay Topic 3

Burton often refers to God and religion in terms of causing and curing melancholy. Discuss Burton's idea of religion in the book.

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