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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Third Partition : Chapter 14, Symptoms of Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton explains there are natural and _______ causes for melancholy.
(a) Supernatural.
(b) Serious.
(c) Imagined.
(d) Comical.

2. Burton believes different races developed as a result of adapting to ______.
(a) Illness.
(b) Time.
(c) Environment.
(d) Culture.

3. What does Burton credit as the cause of inexplicable melancholy?
(a) God.
(b) Genetics.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

4. The most minor form of melancholy is a tendency towards _______ and sadness.
(a) Seriousness.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Anger.
(d) Sickness.

5. Who does the wanton man always fall in love with?
(a) His past loves.
(b) Beautiful women.
(c) Imaginary women.
(d) Married women.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Anatomy of Melancholy" addresses two conditions: unhappiness and ________.

2. Burton explains there are ____ basic ways people love each other.

3. Burton uses the symbolism of ______ to describe love.

4. According to Burton, what is one who loves worthy of?

5. In Burton's anecdote in Chapter 13, where is the unsuspecting man lead?

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