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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 thinks demons may be references to _______.

2. The most serious forms of melancholy can be _______.

3. Through what method are religion and science able to coexist?

4. Under special conditions, what does Burton claim humanoid demons share with humans?

5. Burton explains the causes of human ailments are _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Burton's methodology for dealing with affliction in melancholy?

2. In Chapter 3, do people have absolute control over what happens to them?

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

4. Are Burton's comments on diet familiar to North American readers? Why or why not?

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

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

7. What does Burton claim are facts about spirits and demons?

8. According to Burton, what is the origin of angels and demons? What is their purpose?

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

10. What does Burton speculate is the origin of an unknown 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

Discuss Burton's use of visuals and diagrams to explain concepts in "The Anatomy of Melancholy."

Essay Topic 3

Especially in his discussions of love, Burton regularly addresses the feeling of "fear." Discuss how Burton examines fear and how this emotion is woven into melancholy.

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