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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the Maoris, what does menstrual blood represent?
(a) Life.
(b) Faith.
(c) Sin.
(d) Death.

2. What do the effects of pollution involve, according to Douglas?
(a) Ritual offense.
(b) Cosmic offense.
(c) Social offense.
(d) Religious offense.

3. Which of the following does not contribute to social control as described by Douglas?
(a) Monetary incentives.
(b) Predictability.
(c) Social awareness.
(d) Coercion.

4. Which of the following is an example of Douglas' social control?
(a) Television.
(b) Books.
(c) Passport.
(d) Cars.

5. To create order, what does Douglas believe one must acknowledge?
(a) Composure.
(b) Tidiness.
(c) Disorder.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following do Douglas' assumptions not allow for?

2. What does Douglas believe unsuccessful structures invite?

3. Which type of myths incorporated undifferentiated conditions that provided a unified view of the world, stated by Douglas?

4. Which of the following transmits disease and has a toxic influence, according to Douglas?

5. What does Douglas claim miracle and magic are expected to bring?

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