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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas believe has been assumed to be based on false beliefs in magic?
(a) Comparative religion.
(b) Ethics.
(c) Purity.
(d) Christianity.

2. In Douglas' view, what does a lack of blessing create?
(a) Anger.
(b) Separation.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Unity.

3. Which of the following does Douglas believe rituals can alter by restating?
(a) Future.
(b) Purity.
(c) Present.
(d) Past.

4. According to Douglas, what rules are humans meant to adhere to?
(a) Morality.
(b) Strength.
(c) Ethics.
(d) Holiness.

5. According to Durkheim, the rules of separation are features of what?
(a) The pollution.
(b) The faith.
(c) The purity.
(d) The sacred.

Short Answer Questions

1. For rituals to be effective, what does Douglas believe they require?

2. Which of the following did Malinowski study?

3. Which of the following does not interfere with separation in Douglas' beliefs?

4. What does Douglas' social life depend on?

5. What does Douglas say in Chapter 2 is necessary for recovery?

(see the answer key)

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