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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. What kind of people does Burton cite as causing melancholy in Chapter 8?
(a) Friends.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Witches.

2. Burton discusses Alcibiades, a _______ of Plato.
(a) Uncle.
(b) Enemy.
(c) Student.
(d) Friend.

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

4. Where do people with lycanthropy spend their time?
(a) In bed.
(b) In hospitals.
(c) In caves.
(d) In graveyards.

5. Burton believes some see angels and demons as ____.
(a) Imaginary.
(b) Evil.
(c) Holy.
(d) High society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton describes the wanton man's love as being like "a passing ______."

2. Many believe that lycanthropy is a form of _______.

3. Burton sees people with fiery temperaments as very ______.

4. What symbolism does Burton use to describe fiery temperaments?

5. What was Alcibiades' biggest attribute?

(see the answer key)

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