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The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton
  • 1. In which year was 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' first published?
A) 1654
B) 1601
C) 1621
D) 1701
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'?
A) Robert Burton
B) Thomas Hobbes
C) John Milton
D) Francis Bacon
  • 3. How many parts is 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' divided into?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Three
D) Two
  • 4. What does Burton suggest about the nature of melancholy?
A) It can be easily cured
B) It is complex and multifaceted
C) It only affects certain people
D) It is solely a mental illness
  • 5. Which of the following is a proposed symptom of melancholy in Burton's work?
A) Indifference
B) Contentment
C) Despair
D) Elation
  • 6. In his book, Burton discusses the impact of what type of events on one's mind?
A) Dreams
B) Cosmic events
C) Quantum theories
D) Life experiences
  • 7. What kind of medical knowledge does Burton reference in his treatise?
A) Humoral theory
B) Anatomical theory
C) Cell theory
D) Genetic theory
  • 8. Which of the following best describes Burton's view on the relationship between melancholy and creativity?
A) Creativity leads to melancholy
B) Melancholy can inspire creativity
C) Melancholy stifles creativity
D) They are unrelated
  • 9. What literary technique is extensively used by Burton in his writing?
A) Simplistic prose
B) Straightforward narrative
C) Digression
D) Lyrical poetry
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