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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Causes of Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burton believe is a subtle substance produced by the body?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Warmth.
(c) An aura.
(d) The spirit.

2. If one experiences headaches, Burton believes his melancholy condition might be ______ related.
(a) Biologically.
(b) Mentally.
(c) Spiritually.
(d) Health.

3. What does Burton believe happens to an illness if symptoms are alleviated?
(a) The illness remains.
(b) The illness goes away.
(c) The illness changes.
(d) The illness gets worse.

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

5. "The Anatomy of Melancholy" addresses two conditions: unhappiness and ________.
(a) Sadness.
(b) Passiveness.
(c) Clinical depression.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton sees destruction by natural disasters as _______.

2. Burton thinks demons may be references to _______.

3. According to Burton, divine justice is a(n) ______ philosophy today.

4. Burton's discussions about the soul and sensitive soul are based on _______.

5. What does Burton believe is the only way the Devil can punish humans?

(see the answer key)

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