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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. Burton sees destruction by natural disasters as _______.
(a) Temporary.
(b) Minor.
(c) Permanent.
(d) Unimportant.

2. How does Burton begin discussing his methodology for dealing with melancholy in Chapter 2?
(a) Through historical references.
(b) Through a chart.
(c) Through metaphor.
(d) Through riddles.

3. Burton cites Plato, who discusses the _______ of love.
(a) Audacity.
(b) Vehemence.
(c) Folly.
(d) Trials.

4. Burton regards all magnitudes of melancholy as _______.
(a) Supernatural.
(b) Debilitating.
(c) Overrated.
(d) Uncommon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, Burton discusses how _____ affect melancholia.

2. Some believe the eccentric behavior of lycanthropy is a means of ______.

3. Why does Burton believe he has limited knowledge on the subject of attraction?

4. Burton discusses that exercising the ______ is a cure for melancholy.

5. Who does Burton see as the men most susceptible to love?

(see the answer key)

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