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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. What does Burton claim is the benefit of chamomile?
(a) Strong muscles.
(b) Soothing powers.
(c) Good taste.
(d) Long life.

2. Someone with lycanthropy has _______ legs.
(a) Hairy.
(b) Scabby.
(c) Pale.
(d) Long.

3. What would be a legal cure for melancholy?
(a) Anything to do with God.
(b) Anything in the constitution.
(c) Anything approved by a doctor.
(d) Anything your mother would approve of.

4. Why would herbal remedies be a good cure?
(a) They're healthier.
(b) They smell good.
(c) They're timeless.
(d) They're made by God.

5. Burton sees people with fiery temperaments as very ______.
(a) Emotional.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Happy.
(d) Disturbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone with lycanthropy has ______ eyes.

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

3. Burton offers a recipe cure of fasting and boiled _____.

4. According to Burton, the cure for melancholy depends on ____.

5. Burton thinks demons may be references to _______.

(see the answer key)

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