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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. What kind of people does Burton cite as causing melancholy in Chapter 8?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Witches.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Friends.

2. 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.

3. Burton suggests cures must be applied _____ or they will have no effect.
(a) Regularly.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Sporadically.
(d) Properly.

4. According to Burton, the cure for melancholy depends on ____.
(a) The severity.
(b) The gender.
(c) The cause.
(d) The duration.

5. According to Burton, who won't entertain conversations about angles or demons?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Priests.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone with lycanthropy has ______ eyes.

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

3. Someone with lycanthropy has _______ legs.

4. Burton thinks a dietary problem is _____.

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

(see the answer key)

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