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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, First Partition : Chapter 3, Melancholia Cont..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Burton begin discussing his methodology for dealing with melancholy in Chapter 2?
(a) Through a chart.
(b) Through historical references.
(c) Through metaphor.
(d) Through riddles.

2. Divine justice suggests people have ______ control over what happens to them.
(a) A lot.
(b) No.
(c) Absolute.
(d) Minimal.

3. What makes melancholy of special interest to Democritus?
(a) It is an undiscussed subject.
(b) He wants to help people.
(c) He has a melancholic temperament himself.
(d) He loves the sound of the word.

4. Burton believes actions of idleness and excessive ______ often cause depression.
(a) Shopping.
(b) Socializing.
(c) Crying.
(d) Study.

5. According to Burton, divine justice is a(n) ______ philosophy today.
(a) Hyped.
(b) Irrelevant.
(c) Contentious.
(d) Ignored.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Burton explains _____ is a large component of melancholy.

2. What is Burton's opinion of why disease is less common today?

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

4. "The Anatomy of Melancholy" addresses two conditions: unhappiness and ________.

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

(see the answer key)

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