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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton's views of airy and fiery spirits are related to ______.

2. Burton explains there are natural and _______ causes for melancholy.

3. One school of thought on demons believes they are diverse and shouldn't be ____.

4. Burton explains that most see the nature of demons as being _____.

5. How does Burton categorize types of melancholy?

Short Essay Questions

1. To Burton, what constitutes and "inner cause" of melancholy?

2. What is the purpose of the humors of the body?

3. How does Burton differentiate types of melancholy?

4. Why are stage magicians, witches, and sorcerers lower in Burton's ranking system?

5. Why would someone act as though they had lycanthropy?

6. What does Burton recognize is the cause for some gaining the label of an angel or demon?

7. What specifically about "melancholy" does Burton wish to discuss?

8. Are Burton's advisories on food still tied to religion? Explain.

9. Where do Burton's ideas of the human body stem from?

10. At the time of writing, what was lycanthropy used as an example of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Burton's discussions of causes of melancholy, he discusses how external situations or influences can cause melancholy. Discuss Burton's fixation on external-references and victim-hood.

Essay Topic 2

Burton discusses how melancholy is often the affect of something gone awry. Many of his suggestions relate to simple, basic human needs. Discuss Burton's view of human needs.

Essay Topic 3

Burton often refers to God and religion in terms of causing and curing melancholy. Discuss Burton's idea of religion in the book.

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