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

2. Which of the following is the concept of contagion most a part of, according to Douglas?
(a) Consitution.
(b) New Testamant.
(c) Quran.
(d) Old Testmanet.

3. What does Genesis provide in relation to animals?
(a) Pollutants.
(b) Food.
(c) Environment.
(d) Hygiene.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Frazer, what did magic lead to?

2. According to Douglas, what rules are humans meant to adhere to?

3. According to Chapter 1, what do contemporary practices divide?

4. To study purity and pollution, what does Douglas believe one must understand?

5. Douglas states that which of the following has been excused by dreams?

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