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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. Burton believes that distance from _______ causes change in skin color.
(a) God.
(b) The equator.
(c) The Middle Ages.
(d) Youth.

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

3. Aside from the common person, Burton's audience includes _____.
(a) Future generations.
(b) Children.
(c) Physicians.
(d) People with melancholy.

4. In divine justice, why do bad things happen to people?
(a) To build character.
(b) As a test.
(c) As karma.
(d) As punishment.

5. According to Burton, for how long have there been beliefs about angles and demons?
(a) A couple decades.
(b) Since he was born.
(c) Millennia.
(d) It's a new development.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Burton claims that, for some, melancholy is normal and becomes a _____.

3. Burton believes some see angels and demons as ____.

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

5. Burton's recommendation for a cure in Chapter 9 is _____.

(see the answer key)

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