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