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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can ideas of contagion be understood, according to Douglas' beliefs?
(a) By studying the place of humans in the universe.
(b) By studying Durkeim's views.
(c) By studying Jewish religion.
(d) By studying philosophy.

2. Which of the following would not be appropriate for an earth animal, according to the classification?
(a) Running.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Hopping.
(d) Walking.

3. According to Douglas, who had contempt for primitive society through preconceived judgments?
(a) Smith.
(b) Frazer.
(c) Durkheim.
(d) Robertson.

4. What does the union between God and people involve in Douglas' view?
(a) Pollution.
(b) Purity.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Struggle.

5. Douglas states that all of the following can help to achieve purity except for what?
(a) Two categories of animals must be eaten with each meal.
(b) Margins are kept according to rituals of separation.
(c) Ideas are ordered.
(d) Boundaries are established.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Genesis provide in relation to animals?

2. Which of the following are a part of primitive views, according to Douglas?

3. To study purity and pollution, what does Douglas believe one must understand?

4. Which of the following is not involved in categorizing?

5. What does Douglas say primitive cultures represent more than modern cultures?

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