The Anatomy of Melancholy Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Anatomy of Melancholy Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Burton's opinion, what is the benefit of large-scale disasters and diseases?
(a) Population control.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) More faith in God.
(d) Community building.

3. What culture describes people gaining power and control through spirit possession?
(a) French.
(b) Arab.
(c) Indian.
(d) Native American.

4. According to Burton, for how long have there been beliefs about angles and demons?
(a) A couple decades.
(b) Millennia.
(c) Since he was born.
(d) It's a new development.

5. One school of thought on demons believes they are diverse and shouldn't be ____.
(a) Joked about.
(b) Lumped together.
(c) Underestimated.
(d) Hyped up.

6. Burton identifies wild ______ as the most chronic cause of human ailments.
(a) Weather.
(b) Disease.
(c) Behavior.
(d) Children.

7. Some believe the eccentric behavior of lycanthropy is a means of ______.
(a) Communicating.
(b) Joking.
(c) Criticism.
(d) Coping.

8. Someone with lycanthropy has ______ eyes.
(a) Bright.
(b) Hollow.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

9. What does Burton see as the current status of angels and demons?
(a) They are dominant.
(b) They are subdominant.
(c) They are a joke.
(d) They are a cult fascination.

10. What does Burton believe is the only way the Devil can punish humans?
(a) If they've done something wrong.
(b) With God's permission.
(c) If they are being tested.
(d) If they are loyal to him.

11. When are Democritus's thoughts prevalent?
(a) Today.
(b) Never.
(c) Ancient times.
(d) The medieval period.

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

13. Who is the target for Burton's book?
(a) Modern people.
(b) His peers.
(c) Democritus.
(d) Histrical figures.

14. The most minor form of melancholy is a tendency towards _______ and sadness.
(a) Sickness.
(b) Seriousness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Indifference.

15. Burton believes God is _____ to punish people.
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Happy.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Free.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do false gods fall on Burton's spirit ranking list?

2. In Burton's opinion, what is the negative side of large-scale diseases and disasters?

3. Democritus provids the _____ viewpoint of melancholy.

4. Aside from the common person, Burton's audience includes _____.

5. Burton sees destruction by natural disasters as _______.

(see the answer keys)

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