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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Cure of Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton thinks a dietary problem is _____.
(a) A pre-exising cause for melancholy.
(b) An internal cause for melancholy.
(c) A mental cause for melancholy.
(d) A social cause for melancholy.

2. What does Burton believe happens to an illness if symptoms are alleviated?
(a) The illness changes.
(b) The illness remains.
(c) The illness goes away.
(d) The illness gets worse.

3. What kind of food does Burton believe induces melancholy?
(a) Sugar and Salt.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Meat and dairy.

4. Burton believes people can carry on relationships with the dead through ______.
(a) Memories.
(b) Family.
(c) Angels.
(d) Prayer.

5. According to Burton, who won't entertain conversations about angles or demons?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Priests.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Burton see as the current status of angels and demons?

3. Where are lycanthrops during the day?

4. According to Burton, for how long have there been beliefs about angles and demons?

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

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