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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Causes of Melancholy - the Demonaic causes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Burton regard those who claim they have melancholy?
(a) There is something else wrong.
(b) They're pretending.
(c) They aren't faking.
(d) They should be shunned.

2. What is the nature of the phlegmatic humor?
(a) It's warm.
(b) It's cold.
(c) It's dry.
(d) It's pink.

3. Why do some believe demons can be classified together?
(a) Because demons will be angry.
(b) Because they're unimportant.
(c) Because they are variations on the same thing.
(d) Because they believe everything is atoms.

4. What does Burton believe are the first formed parts of the body?
(a) The spermatical.
(b) The heart.
(c) The soul.
(d) The eyes.

5. Burton is careful not to ______ too much knowledge on the reader.
(a) Invent.
(b) Presuppose.
(c) Contradict.
(d) Impose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are humanoid demons superior to?

2. In Burton's opinion, what is the negative side of large-scale diseases and disasters?

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

4. Someone with lycanthropy has _______ legs.

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

(see the answer key)

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