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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. Burton believes that relationships based in lust will soon turn to ______.

2. Love will lead to melancholy if there is ____.

3. Burton uses the symbolism of ______ to describe love.

4. Member Four discusses the questionable _______ of love.

5. Burton believes different races developed as a result of adapting to ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Alcibiades frequently get into trouble?

2. According to Burton, do challenges help cure melancholy? Why or why not?

3. Why does Burton advise rituals as a means for curing melancholy?

4. In Chapter 14, how highly does Burton regard love?

5. In Chapter 14, how does Burton liken love to melancholy?

6. In Burton's opinion, how far will people go for love?

7. According to Burton, why don't nuns sleep in their own beds?

8. Is religion a potential cause for melancholy? How does Burton make the connection?

9. Does Burton regard love as a positive or negative thing? Explain.

10. According to Burton, how can the Goddess of Virginity be corrupted?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Burton often discusses angels and demons: he uses superstition to explain medically inexplicable causes for melancholy. Discuss Burton's use of superstition and the supernatural.

Essay Topic 2

Burton spends a majority of "The Anatomy of Melancholy" discussing love. Discuss Burton's ideas on the nature of love.

Essay Topic 3

As part of his discussions of religion, Burton is very concerned with right, wrong, good, and bad. Discuss Burton's extremist right and wrong attitude and what his morals and opinions are built on.

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