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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. Through what method are religion and science able to coexist?
(a) Sociological.
(b) A contract.
(c) Accepted differences.
(d) Their supporters.

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

3. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Burton explains _____ is a large component of melancholy.
(a) Ego.
(b) Weather.
(c) Parenting.
(d) Biology.

4. What is the connection of Democritus and Democritus Junior?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are the same person.
(c) They are father and son.
(d) Their thoughts on melancholy.

5. What is the nature of the phlegmatic humor?
(a) It's pink.
(b) It's dry.
(c) It's cold.
(d) It's warm.

Short Answer Questions

1. The most serious forms of melancholy can be _______.

2. How does Burton believe humanoid demons appear?

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

4. Where is the melancholic humor produced?

5. Burton writes that the power of love should not be _______.

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