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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Burton claims that, for some, melancholy is normal and becomes a _____.
(a) Curse.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Habit.
(d) Blessing.
2. Someone with lycanthropy has _______ legs.
(a) Pale.
(b) Hairy.
(c) Scabby.
(d) Long.
3. What does Burton believe is the only way the Devil can punish humans?
(a) If they've done something wrong.
(b) With God's permission.
(c) If they are being tested.
(d) If they are loyal to him.
4. Which answer is not Burton's objective for writing "The Anatomy of Melancholy"?
(a) To disprove phychologists.
(b) To gain fame.
(c) To change thought.
(d) To entertain.
5. Burton identifies wild ______ as the most chronic cause of human ailments.
(a) Disease.
(b) Behavior.
(c) Children.
(d) Weather.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Burton's opinion, what is the benefit of large-scale disasters and diseases?
2. Through what method are religion and science able to coexist?
3. What does Burton see as the current status of angels and demons?
4. What culture describes people gaining power and control through spirit possession?
5. What does Burton believe the effect of idleness is?
Short Essay Questions
1. At the time of writing, what was lycanthropy used as an example of?
2. Why does Burton discuss the medical background of melancholy in Chapter 4?
3. How does Burton differentiate types of melancholy?
4. Based on Burton's observations, are there fewer disease epidemics because people are sinning less? Explain.
5. What is the purpose of the humors of the body?
6. In Burton's opinion, where does the melancholic humor come from? What is its character?
7. What does Burton speculate is the origin of an unknown cause of melancholy?
8. What specifically about "melancholy" does Burton wish to discuss?
9. Why does Burton want to further the ideas of Democritus?
10. How does Burton view his inferiority or superiority to Democritus?
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