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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, The First Partition : Chapter 4, More on Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many believe that lycanthropy is a form of _______.
(a) Entertainment.
(b) Fear.
(c) Delusion.
(d) Spirituality.

2. What culture describes people gaining power and control through spirit possession?
(a) Arab.
(b) French.
(c) Native American.
(d) Indian.

3. What is Burton's second step to correcting melancholy?
(a) Getting more sleep.
(b) Renovating one's life.
(c) Finding out the cause.
(d) Suing someone.

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

5. When are Democritus's thoughts prevalent?
(a) Never.
(b) Today.
(c) The medieval period.
(d) Ancient times.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do people with lycanthropy spend their time?

3. Where are lycanthrops during the day?

4. How does Burton begin discussing his methodology for dealing with melancholy in Chapter 2?

5. In Burton's opinion, what is the benefit of large-scale disasters and diseases?

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