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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas say primitive cultures represent more than modern cultures?
(a) Pattern rules.
(b) Fragmented rules.
(c) Rituals and rites.
(d) Purity.

2. To maintain universal order, what does Douglas believe must occur?
(a) Individuals must maintain proper bathing rituals.
(b) Individuals must adhere to their class.
(c) Individuals must learn to bless each other.
(d) Groups must learn to cooperate.

3. According to Frazer, what did magic lead to?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) The best way to live.
(c) Inability to believe in a religion.
(d) Inability to distinguish between associations and reality.

4. Which of the following do Douglas' assumptions not allow for?
(a) Confidence.
(b) Harmony.
(c) Schematizing.
(d) Organization.

5. What do ambiguities allow for?
(a) Different emotions.
(b) Different interpretations.
(c) Pollutions.
(d) Purities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do anomalies represent?

2. What does Douglas believe has been assumed to be based on false beliefs in magic?

3. What does Genesis provide in relation to animals?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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