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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The First Partition : Chapter 5, Digression of Anatomy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the appearance of the melancholic humor?
(a) It's warm.
(b) It's dry.
(c) It's dark.
(d) It's clear.

2. What is Burton's first step to correcting melancholy?
(a) Recognizing its existence.
(b) Taking medication.
(c) Finding new friends.
(d) Hours of meditation.

3. How does chylus aid the body?
(a) It keeps it strong.
(b) It keeps it young.
(c) It keeps it lubricated.
(d) It keeps it hydrated.

4. Burton identifies wild ______ as the most chronic cause of human ailments.
(a) Behavior.
(b) Children.
(c) Weather.
(d) Disease.

5. What is Burton's third step to correcting melancholy?
(a) Calling one's family.
(b) Taking steps to heal.
(c) Going on vacation.
(d) Starting a new relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from the common person, Burton's audience includes _____.

2. If one experiences despondency, Burton believes his condition might be ______ related.

3. The most minor form of melancholy is a tendency towards _______ and sadness.

4. Burton regards all magnitudes of melancholy as _______.

5. When are Democritus's thoughts prevalent?

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