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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following does not interfere with separation in Douglas' beliefs?
(a) Fighting in a polluted state.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Incest.
(d) Eating an earth animal.

3. Symbolic rituals involving religious purity have been concerned with ideas of what?
(a) Bathing.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Reading.
(d) Worship.

4. Who does Douglas claim found opposition between sacred and profane?
(a) Robertson.
(b) Smith.
(c) Frazer.
(d) Durkehim.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas say primitive cultures represent more than modern cultures?

2. What does Genesis provide in relation to animals?

3. For Douglas, what does winning require?

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

5. Douglas states that all of the following can help to achieve purity except for what?

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