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

2. Burton claims that, for some, melancholy is normal and becomes a _____.
(a) Blessing.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Curse.
(d) Habit.

3. A sufferer of lycanthropy believes he is _____.
(a) A wolf.
(b) A god.
(c) A bird.
(d) A king.

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

5. What is the nature of the choler humor?
(a) It's yellow.
(b) It's rare.
(c) It's warm.
(d) It's moist.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are Democritus's thoughts prevalent?

2. What does Burton see as the current status of angels and demons?

3. Burton believes people can carry on relationships with the dead through ______.

4. According to Burton, for how long have there been beliefs about angles and demons?

5. Burton believes God is _____ to punish people.

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