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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Cures of Love - Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burton claim is the benefit of chamomile?
(a) Soothing powers.
(b) Strong muscles.
(c) Good taste.
(d) Long life.

2. Alcibiades' love life was ____.
(a) Non-existent.
(b) Loyal.
(c) Promiscuous.
(d) Traditional.

3. According to Burton, the cure for melancholy depends on ____.
(a) The severity.
(b) The gender.
(c) The cause.
(d) The duration.

4. How does Burton express cures for melancholy at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) A list.
(b) A diagram.
(c) Illustrations.
(d) Excerpts from Plato.

5. If one experiences despondency, Burton believes his condition might be ______ related.
(a) Health.
(b) Spiritually.
(c) Society.
(d) Family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone with lycanthropy has ______ eyes.

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

3. Why would herbal remedies be a good cure?

4. What organ does chylus emerge from?

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

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