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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what society described are elders with powers able to control juniors but not for personal gain?
(a) Central Africa.
(b) Maoris.
(c) Lugbara.
(d) Witchcraft covens.

2. Which of the following is one of Douglas' marginal states?
(a) Purity.
(b) Criminal activities.
(c) Children.
(d) A fetus.

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

4. What do anomalies represent?
(a) Purity.
(b) Interpretations.
(c) Differences.
(d) Pollution.

5. According to Malinowski, where do rituals derive from?
(a) Rationale.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Harmony.
(d) Logic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Douglas believe can disrupt schematizing?

2. What is the only thing that can control danger, according to Douglas?

3. What does Douglas claim that pollution annihilates?

4. What do the Dinka people do to perform a sacrifice in the reading?

5. According to Douglas, rituals help to focus through what?

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