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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Bemba culture, what can cause death?
(a) Sex.
(b) Lying to an elder.
(c) Fire.
(d) Boundaries.

2. What does Douglas state determines whether menstrual blood is dangerous?
(a) Ritual.
(b) Philosophical experience.
(c) Pollution.
(d) Cultural experience.

3. In Chapter 7, what type of boundaries does society have?
(a) Shrill and peaceful.
(b) Introverted and outgoing.
(c) Internal and external.
(d) Polluted and purified.

4. Where are the Walbiri from?
(a) America.
(b) Britain.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Australia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Douglas, who had contempt for primitive society through preconceived judgments?

2. To create order, what does Douglas believe one must acknowledge?

3. What type of behavior does the pollution Douglas describes reflect?

4. What does Douglas describe as morality's intent to ensure?

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

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