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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Third Partition : Chapter 13, Aritficial Allurements.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Alcibiades' troubles were from his bad diet and ______.
(a) Bad attitude.
(b) Good looks.
(c) Idleness.
(d) Stupidity.

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

4. How does Burton categorize types of melancholy?
(a) By the cause.
(b) By the symptoms.
(c) By the duration.
(d) By people's reactions.

5. What does Burton believe is the only way the Devil can punish humans?
(a) With God's permission.
(b) If they've done something wrong.
(c) If they are being tested.
(d) If they are loyal to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Burton think nuns don't sleep in their own beds?

2. Democritus provids the _____ viewpoint of melancholy.

3. Burton is careful not to ______ too much knowledge on the reader.

4. Burton believes God is _____ to punish people.

5. Through what method are religion and science able to coexist?

(see the answer key)

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