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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do some believe demons can be classified together?

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

3. According to Burton, thoughts on demons are built on ____.

4. What makes melancholy of special interest to Democritus?

5. In Burton's opinion, what is the benefit of large-scale disasters and diseases?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Burton's opinion, what is the popular view of "victims" today?

2. How does God punish humans, according to Burton's beliefs?

3. Where do Burton's ideas of the human body stem from?

4. How does Burton perceive the natures of people with a fiery temperament?

5. In Burton's opinion, where does the melancholic humor come from? What is its character?

6. What does Burton claim are facts about spirits and demons?

7. What are the two different schools of thought on demons discussed by Burton? What do these groups have in common?

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

9. Why are stage magicians, witches, and sorcerers lower in Burton's ranking system?

10. To Burton, what constitutes an "external cause" of melancholy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Burton discusses the nature of melancholy from several different angles. Discuss how Burton explores the nature of melancholy, his tactics and tools, and his view of the nature of melancholy.

Essay Topic 2

Especially in his discussions of love, Burton regularly addresses the feeling of "fear." Discuss how Burton examines fear and how this emotion is woven into melancholy.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Burton's views on humanity and human nature based on his criticisms, praises, and anecdotes.

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