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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Burton's opinion, what is the negative side of large-scale diseases and disasters?
(a) It's dramatic.
(b) It's inevitable.
(c) It's tragic.
(d) It's expensive.

4. What is chylus derived from?
(a) Melancholy.
(b) Eating vegetables.
(c) Studying.
(d) Eating meat.

5. What is the nature of the choler humor?
(a) It's warm.
(b) It's yellow.
(c) It's rare.
(d) It's moist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which answer is not Burton's objective for writing "The Anatomy of Melancholy"?

2. Burton sees destruction by natural disasters as _______.

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

4. What does Burton believe is a subtle substance produced by the body?

5. Burton sees people with fiery temperaments as very ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Burton want to further the ideas of Democritus?

2. At the time of writing, what was lycanthropy used as an example of?

3. What is the nature of a humanoid spirit, according to Burton?

4. Based on Burton's observations, are there fewer disease epidemics because people are sinning less? Explain.

5. What specifically about "melancholy" does Burton wish to discuss?

6. According to Burton, is he the author of this work on melancholy? Why or why not?

7. What is the purpose of the humors of the body?

8. According to Burton, what is the origin of angels and demons? What is their purpose?

9. Are Burton's advisories on food still tied to religion? Explain.

10. To Burton, what constitutes and "inner cause" of melancholy?

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