The Anatomy of Melancholy Test | Final Test - Easy

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The Anatomy of Melancholy Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton's recommendation for a cure in Chapter 9 is _____.
(a) Prayer.
(b) Therapy.
(c) Aromatherapy.
(d) Denial.

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

3. What does Burton observe is the affect of monks and nuns being kept so close together?
(a) They begin to hate eachother.
(b) They become friends.
(c) Intimacy is inevitable.
(d) They love God more.

4. Burton believes most means to entice people to sexual activity are ______.
(a) Unlawful.
(b) Evil.
(c) Acceptable.
(d) Clever.

5. What ironic negative symptoms does Burton observe of love?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Madness.
(c) Hate.
(d) Sorrow.

6. Why does Burton think nuns don't sleep in their own beds?
(a) Because they're afraid of the friars.
(b) Because their beds are uncomfortable.
(c) Because they're with their boyfriends.
(d) Because it's cold.

7. Burton suggests confessing _______ is a good cure.
(a) Sins.
(b) Secrets.
(c) Feelings.
(d) Hate.

8. Burton offers a recipe cure of fasting and boiled _____.
(a) Ram.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Water.

9. Burton thinks comedy is ______.
(a) Irrelevant.
(b) Brilliant.
(c) Boring.
(d) Therapeutic.

10. Burton sees love causing an array of ______ and feelings.
(a) Thoughts.
(b) Crimes.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Actions.

11. What was Alcibiades' biggest attribute?
(a) He was handsome.
(b) He was articulate.
(c) He was a wonderful singer.
(d) He was a wonderful athlete.

12. Burton discusses Alcibiades, a _______ of Plato.
(a) Uncle.
(b) Enemy.
(c) Student.
(d) Friend.

13. According to Christianity, good brings forth _____.
(a) Good.
(b) God.
(c) Blessings.
(d) Warnings.

14. What does Alexander recommend as a cure for melancholy?
(a) Singing.
(b) Eating.
(c) Bathing.
(d) Traveling.

15. At any given time, who does the wanton man love most?
(a) His fantasy woman.
(b) His wife.
(c) His mother.
(d) Whoever is closest to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Love will lead to melancholy if there is ____.

2. Burton gives examples of women following their husbands to war. Why did women do this?

3. Burton believes jealousy is most often based on _______.

4. Burton explains that melancholy can be caused by a ______ for God.

5. What does Burton believe will happen if two people are placed together for long enough?

(see the answer keys)

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