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