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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. When are Democritus's thoughts prevalent?
(a) The medieval period.
(b) Never.
(c) Ancient times.
(d) Today.

2. Burton describes "______" victims as people who suffer by no wrongdoing of their own.
(a) Fake.
(b) Pathetic.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Real.

3. What organ does chylus emerge from?
(a) The heart.
(b) The kidney.
(c) The liver.
(d) The lung.

4. Burton believes devils are to plagues as airborne particles are to _______.
(a) Rain.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Darkness.
(d) Disease.

5. What symbolism does Burton use to describe fiery temperaments?
(a) Lions.
(b) Coals.
(c) Bombs.
(d) Warriors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the life span of humanoid demons?

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

3. If one experiences headaches, Burton believes his melancholy condition might be ______ related.

4. Burton believes that irregular pairs in love are _______.

5. What is Burton's opinion of why disease is less common today?

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