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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton sees people with fiery temperaments as very ______.
(a) Happy.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Disturbed.
(d) Emotional.

2. What kinds of ideas does Burton believe deities personify?
(a) Abstract.
(b) Familiar.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Concrete.

3. Burton explains that urine, sweat, and ______ are also important for the body.
(a) Tears.
(b) Skin.
(c) Muscles.
(d) Germs.

4. What does Burton believe happens to symptoms if an illness is cured?
(a) They change.
(b) They go away.
(c) They remain.
(d) The get worse.

5. What culture describes people gaining power and control through spirit possession?
(a) Arab.
(b) Indian.
(c) Native American.
(d) French.

6. Why do some believe demons can be classified together?
(a) Because demons will be angry.
(b) Because they are variations on the same thing.
(c) Because they're unimportant.
(d) Because they believe everything is atoms.

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

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

9. What is Burton doing with the work of Democritus?
(a) Disproving it.
(b) Undermininging it.
(c) Glorifying it.
(d) Further developing it.

10. Who is the target for Burton's book?
(a) Histrical figures.
(b) Modern people.
(c) His peers.
(d) Democritus.

11. Many believe that lycanthropy is a form of _______.
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Fear.
(c) Delusion.
(d) Entertainment.

12. Burton believes people can carry on relationships with the dead through ______.
(a) Prayer.
(b) Angels.
(c) Family.
(d) Memories.

13. Who are humanoid demons superior to?
(a) Regular demons.
(b) Children.
(c) Humans.
(d) Priests.

14. How does Burton regard those who claim they have melancholy?
(a) They aren't faking.
(b) They should be shunned.
(c) They're pretending.
(d) There is something else wrong.

15. Where do people with lycanthropy spend their time?
(a) In caves.
(b) In graveyards.
(c) In hospitals.
(d) In bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton thinks a dietary problem is _____.

2. What symbolism does Burton use to describe fiery temperaments?

3. A sufferer of lycanthropy believes he is _____.

4. What does Burton believe happens to an illness if symptoms are alleviated?

5. Burton believes devils are to plagues as airborne particles are to _______.

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