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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Remedies Against Discontents.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the target for Burton's book?
(a) Modern people.
(b) His peers.
(c) Histrical figures.
(d) Democritus.

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

3. Under special conditions, what does Burton claim humanoid demons share with humans?
(a) Their vast knowledge.
(b) Their beautiful singing voice.
(c) Their good looks.
(d) Their money.

4. Burton discusses that exercising the ______ is a cure for melancholy.
(a) Mouth.
(b) Soul.
(c) Mind.
(d) Body.

5. Plato warns love can _______ the one in love.
(a) Kill.
(b) Uplift.
(c) Betray.
(d) Overpower.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton thinks a dietary problem is _____.

2. What kind of people does Burton cite as causing melancholy in Chapter 8?

3. What does Burton believe the effect of idleness is?

4. What does Alexander recommend as a cure for melancholy?

5. What is the nature of the phlegmatic humor?

(see the answer key)

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