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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 is Burton's opinion of why disease is less common today?
(a) Less trees.
(b) Less children.
(c) Better food.
(d) Medicine and hygiene.

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

3. Burton believes different races developed as a result of adapting to ______.
(a) Culture.
(b) Environment.
(c) Illness.
(d) Time.

4. Burton writes, "...doth Cupids fire provoke tears from a _____ lover's eyes."
(a) True.
(b) New.
(c) False.
(d) Desperate.

5. Burton explains there are ____ basic ways people love each other.
(a) Two.
(b) Infinite.
(c) Three.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ironic negative symptoms does Burton observe of love?

2. What does Burton see as the current status of angels and demons?

3. What kind of water does Burton believe is better to drink?

4. Burton believes love does best between what kinds of people?

5. What was Alcibiades' biggest attribute?

(see the answer key)

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