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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a social control that Douglas lists?
(a) License.
(b) Etiquette.
(c) Norms.
(d) Cell phone.

2. To study purity and pollution, what does Douglas believe one must understand?
(a) Reproductive health.
(b) Hygiene concepts.
(c) Religious concepts.
(d) Jewish concepts.

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

4. In South India, what is part of the entry to the caste?
(a) Purity of children.
(b) Purity of men.
(c) Purity of elders.
(d) Purity of women.

5. What is the overall goal of the lowest caste?
(a) To help the higher castes be pure.
(b) To aid God in purity.
(c) To keep their areas clean.
(d) To be an example for their culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are kept and preserved to prevent from endangering others in the cultures Douglas describes?

2. What do anomalies represent?

3. What type of barrier crossing is treated as pollution as described by Douglas?

4. What does Douglas believe unsuccessful structures invite?

5. Why does Douglas think witches represent threat?

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