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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Remedies Against Discontents.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Burton claims that, for some, melancholy is normal and becomes a _____.
(a) Habit.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Blessing.
(d) Curse.

2. Burton believes some see angels and demons as ____.
(a) Evil.
(b) High society.
(c) Imaginary.
(d) Holy.

3. From Burton's view, _____, madness, and melancholy are distinct.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Frenzy.
(c) Love.
(d) Disease.

4. Love will lead to melancholy if there is ____.
(a) Excess.
(b) God.
(c) Food.
(d) Time.

5. Where do people with lycanthropy spend their time?
(a) In caves.
(b) In bed.
(c) In hospitals.
(d) In graveyards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Burton explains there are natural and _______ causes for melancholy.

2. If one experiences despondency, Burton believes his condition might be ______ related.

3. Plato warns love can _______ the one in love.

4. Burton explains that urine, sweat, and ______ are also important for the body.

5. What kind of speech does Burton believe is most helpful to cure melancholy?

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