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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of water does Burton believe is better to drink?
(a) Running.
(b) Still.
(c) Sparkling.
(d) Salt.

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

3. In Burton's opinion, what is the benefit of large-scale disasters and diseases?
(a) More faith in God.
(b) Population control.
(c) Community building.
(d) Entertainment.

4. What does Burton believe are the first formed parts of the body?
(a) The heart.
(b) The eyes.
(c) The soul.
(d) The spermatical.

5. Burton sees destruction by natural disasters as _______.
(a) Temporary.
(b) Minor.
(c) Permanent.
(d) Unimportant.

6. Burton explains that most see the nature of demons as being _____.
(a) Evil.
(b) Corporeal.
(c) Animalistic.
(d) Holy.

7. The most minor form of melancholy is a tendency towards _______ and sadness.
(a) Anger.
(b) Seriousness.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Sickness.

8. What is the appearance of the melancholic humor?
(a) It's warm.
(b) It's dark.
(c) It's clear.
(d) It's dry.

9. What is Burton's second step to correcting melancholy?
(a) Renovating one's life.
(b) Finding out the cause.
(c) Getting more sleep.
(d) Suing someone.

10. Someone with lycanthropy has ______ eyes.
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Bright.
(d) Hollow.

11. What do some claim humanoid demons are adept at?
(a) Flattery.
(b) Art.
(c) Deception.
(d) Conversation.

12. Burton claims that, for some, melancholy is normal and becomes a _____.
(a) Curse.
(b) Blessing.
(c) Habit.
(d) Comfort.

13. Burton believe people who arrive with technology are seen as ____.
(a) Gods.
(b) Demons.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Con artists.

14. What kind of food does Burton believe induces melancholy?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Sugar and Salt.
(c) Meat and dairy.
(d) Potatoes.

15. What is the life span of humanoid demons?
(a) 10-15 years.
(b) 85-95 years.
(c) 700-800 years.
(d) 1,000-2,000 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which answer is not Burton's objective for writing "The Anatomy of Melancholy"?

3. How many ranks does Burton have for evil spirits?

4. Many believe that lycanthropy is a form of _______.

5. Divine justice suggests people have ______ control over what happens to them.

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