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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. Many believe that lycanthropy is a form of _______.

2. The most minor form of melancholy is a tendency towards _______ and sadness.

3. Who are humanoid demons superior to?

4. Democritus provids the _____ viewpoint of melancholy.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Burton have a thorough understanding of the human body?

2. What is "divine justice"?

3. Based on Burton's observations, are there fewer disease epidemics because people are sinning less? Explain.

4. How does Burton view his inferiority or superiority to Democritus?

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

6. How does God punish humans, according to Burton's beliefs?

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

8. How does Burton differentiate types of melancholy?

9. To Burton, what constitutes an "external cause" of melancholy?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As part of his discussions of religion, Burton is very concerned with right, wrong, good, and bad. Discuss Burton's extremist right and wrong attitude and what his morals and opinions are built on.

Essay Topic 2

Burton spends a majority of "The Anatomy of Melancholy" discussing love. Discuss Burton's ideas on the nature of love.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the concept of divine justice is reflected in "The Anatomy of Melancholy."

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