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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Douglas describe as moving against nature?
(a) Crawling.
(b) Running.
(c) Hopping.
(d) Flying.

2. What does Douglas describe rituals as requiring?
(a) Sequentiality.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Blessings.
(d) Beliefs.

3. Which of the following transmits disease and has a toxic influence, according to Douglas?
(a) Aluminum.
(b) Flesh.
(c) Food.
(d) Hair.

4. Douglas states that all of the following can help to achieve purity except for what?
(a) Margins are kept according to rituals of separation.
(b) Boundaries are established.
(c) Two categories of animals must be eaten with each meal.
(d) Ideas are ordered.

5. Which of the following would not be appropriate for an earth animal, according to the classification?
(a) Walking.
(b) Hopping.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Running.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the reading's example, what act can be purified through sacrifice?

2. What does Douglas say in Chapter 2 is necessary for recovery?

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

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

5. Which act does Douglas claim led to the recovery of an entire village?

(see the answer key)

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