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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. Which answer is not Burton's objective for writing "The Anatomy of Melancholy"?
(a) To change thought.
(b) To entertain.
(c) To gain fame.
(d) To disprove phychologists.

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

3. What organ does chylus emerge from?
(a) The heart.
(b) The liver.
(c) The kidney.
(d) The lung.

4. What is chylus derived from?
(a) Studying.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Eating meat.
(d) Eating vegetables.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone with lycanthropy has ______ eyes.

2. Many believe that lycanthropy is a form of _______.

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

4. Burton explains there are natural and _______ causes for melancholy.

5. Who is the target for Burton's book?

(see the answer key)

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