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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Douglas believe can disrupt schematizing?
(a) Anomalies.
(b) Patterns.
(c) Order.
(d) Purity.

2. Which of the following are a part of primitive views, according to Douglas?
(a) Ethics.
(b) Solely mechanical symbols.
(c) Symbols nobody can decipher now.
(d) Solely pollution.

3. What does Douglas say in Chapter 2 is necessary for recovery?
(a) Isolation.
(b) Companionship.
(c) Washings.
(d) Cheer.

4. Primitive ideas of which item have various symbolic meanings, due to Douglas' claims?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Urine.
(d) Grass.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How can ideas of contagion be understood, according to Douglas' beliefs?

4. What do ambiguities allow for?

5. Who separated magic from morals and religion?

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