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

2. Burton says not to consult ____ for curing melancholy.

3. According to Christianity, good brings forth _____.

4. Burton suggests cures must be applied _____ or they will have no effect.

5. Why does Burton think nuns don't sleep in their own beds?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the diagram at the beginning of Chapter 9?

2. Is religion a potential cause for melancholy? How does Burton make the connection?

3. According to Burton, what are the most severe symptoms of love?

4. According to Burton, between which types of people can love emerge?

5. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

6. What are legal ways to cure melancholy? Why doe Burton consider them legal?

7. According to Burton, do all symptoms of love appear positive? Can love be mistaken for something else?

8. In Chapter 14, how does Burton liken love to melancholy?

9. Why does Burton advise rituals as a means for curing melancholy?

10. Does Burton believe love is avoidable? What are his suggestions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

"The Anatomy of Melancholy" was written in the early 17th century. Many of the facts and opinions expressed have either been disproved or are not accepted today. Discuss the differences and similarities between the 17th century thought and 21st century reader.

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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