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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. Through what method are religion and science able to coexist?
(a) Sociological.
(b) A contract.
(c) Their supporters.
(d) Accepted differences.

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

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

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

5. How does Burton categorize types of melancholy?
(a) By the duration.
(b) By the symptoms.
(c) By the cause.
(d) By people's reactions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Burton, who won't entertain conversations about angles or demons?

2. Burton says not to consult ____ for curing melancholy.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Burton explains _____ is a large component of melancholy.

4. If one experiences headaches, Burton believes his melancholy condition might be ______ related.

5. Someone with lycanthropy has _______ legs.

(see the answer key)

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