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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, Cures of Love - Melancholy.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Burton, what is the strongest sign of love?
(a) When two people are afraid of others.
(b) When two people are found together.
(c) When two people are laughing together.
(d) When two people pretend not to like each other.

3. Burton explains love and lust do are not always ______.
(a) Separate.
(b) Good.
(c) Apparent.
(d) Discernable.

4. What is the appearance of the melancholic humor?
(a) It's clear.
(b) It's warm.
(c) It's dark.
(d) It's dry.

5. Burton calls different races a ______.
(a) Illusion.
(b) Tragedy.
(c) Phenomenon.
(d) Blessing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many believe that lycanthropy is a form of _______.

2. Burton is careful not to ______ too much knowledge on the reader.

3. One school of thought on demons believes they are diverse and shouldn't be ____.

4. Burton identifies wild ______ as the most chronic cause of human ailments.

5. What does Burton believe happens to symptoms if an illness is cured?

(see the answer key)

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