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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. Aside from magnitude, Burton discusses _____.
(a) History.
(b) Society.
(c) Treatment.
(d) Myths.

2. Someone with lycanthropy has ______ eyes.
(a) Bright.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Hollow.

3. From Burton's view, _____, madness, and melancholy are distinct.
(a) Disease.
(b) Frenzy.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Love.

4. How does Burton categorize types of melancholy?
(a) By the duration.
(b) By the symptoms.
(c) By the cause.
(d) By people's reactions.

5. Burton explains that urine, sweat, and ______ are also important for the body.
(a) Tears.
(b) Muscles.
(c) Germs.
(d) Skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Burton regard those who claim they have melancholy?

2. What does Burton believe are the first formed parts of the body?

3. What kinds of ideas does Burton believe deities personify?

4. What culture describes people gaining power and control through spirit possession?

5. Burton agrees with divine justice in that ____ causes suffering.

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