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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 uses Antony and Cleopatra as an example of the _______ of passion.

2. Burton believes most means to entice people to sexual activity are ______.

3. According to Burton, the cure for melancholy depends on ____.

4. According to Burton, which women are the most deceitful?

5. What kind of love does Burton believe people are most afraid of?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Burton, how can the Goddess of Virginity be corrupted?

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

3. Why does Burton believe idleness causes melancholy via love?

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

5. According to Burton, do challenges help cure melancholy? Why or why not?

6. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

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

8. What are the three basic types of love Burton expresses?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Burton's views on humanity and human nature based on his criticisms, praises, and anecdotes.

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