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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. What do some claim humanoid demons are adept at?
(a) Conversation.
(b) Art.
(c) Deception.
(d) Flattery.

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

3. Aside from variation in skin color, Burton discusses how ______contributes to variation.
(a) Food.
(b) Family.
(c) Air.
(d) Language.

4. What kind of food does Burton believe induces melancholy?
(a) Sugar and Salt.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Meat and dairy.
(d) Potatoes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton's views of airy and fiery spirits are related to ______.

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

3. How many ranks does Burton have for evil spirits?

4. What does Burton credit as the cause of inexplicable melancholy?

5. Where do people with lycanthropy spend their time?

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