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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 did Aetius do to cure his melancholy?
(a) Bought a cat.
(b) Moved to a new house.
(c) Bathed daily.
(d) Wrote a book.

2. Burton uses the symbolism of ______ to describe love.
(a) Rain.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Fire.
(d) Fish.

3. Burton believes some see angels and demons as ____.
(a) Imaginary.
(b) High society.
(c) Holy.
(d) Evil.

4. "The Anatomy of Melancholy" addresses two conditions: unhappiness and ________.
(a) Passiveness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Clinical depression.
(d) Anger.

5. Why does Burton believe he has limited knowledge on the subject of attraction?
(a) He is a man.
(b) He thinks love is overrated.
(c) He's never been in love.
(d) He is too vain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many writers call melancholy a form of ______.

2. Burton's discussions about the soul and sensitive soul are based on _______.

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

4. Aside from the common person, Burton's audience includes _____.

5. If one experiences despondency, Burton believes his condition might be ______ related.

(see the answer key)

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