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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. Alcibiades' love life was ____.
(a) Non-existent.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Loyal.
(d) Promiscuous.

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

3. Who does Burton see as the men most susceptible to love?
(a) Any man.
(b) Ugly men.
(c) Young men.
(d) Widowers.

4. What was Alcibiades' biggest flaw?
(a) Harshness.
(b) Poor vocabulary.
(c) Ugliness.
(d) Drunkenness.

5. How steadfast is the wanton man?
(a) He is loyal.
(b) He is fickle.
(c) He is neglectful.
(d) He is adulterous.

Short Answer Questions

1. A sufferer of lycanthropy believes he is _____.

2. Burton's views of airy and fiery spirits are related to ______.

3. Someone with lycanthropy has _______ legs.

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

5. Where do people with lycanthropy spend their time?

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