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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Causes of Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In divine justice, why do bad things happen to people?
(a) As a test.
(b) As karma.
(c) As punishment.
(d) To build character.

2. Through what method are religion and science able to coexist?
(a) Accepted differences.
(b) A contract.
(c) Their supporters.
(d) Sociological.

3. A sufferer of lycanthropy believes he is _____.
(a) A bird.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A king.
(d) A god.

4. What is Burton's second step to correcting melancholy?
(a) Renovating one's life.
(b) Suing someone.
(c) Getting more sleep.
(d) Finding out the cause.

5. Burton describes "______" victims as people who suffer by no wrongdoing of their own.
(a) Sympathetic.
(b) Fake.
(c) Real.
(d) Pathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Burton, who won't entertain conversations about angles or demons?

2. When are Democritus's thoughts prevalent?

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

4. What is the nature of the choler humor?

5. What does Burton see as the current status of angels and demons?

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