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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To study purity and pollution, what does Douglas believe one must understand?
(a) Jewish concepts.
(b) Religious concepts.
(c) Reproductive health.
(d) Hygiene concepts.

2. Which act does Douglas claim led to the recovery of an entire village?
(a) Appendix removal.
(b) Liver removal.
(c) Emotional attachment.
(d) Tooth removal.

3. In Douglas' view, what does a lack of blessing create?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Separation.
(c) Anger.
(d) Unity.

4. What does order reject, according to Chapter 2?
(a) Patterns.
(b) Purity.
(c) Aid.
(d) Dirt.

5. According to Frazer, what did the primitive people fail to incorporate in religion?
(a) Love.
(b) Churches.
(c) Ethics.
(d) A deity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does not interfere with separation in Douglas' beliefs?

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

3. According to Douglas, the absence of what pertains to the lack of system?

4. What does Douglas describe as morality's intent to ensure?

5. What does Douglas describe rituals as requiring?

(see the answer key)

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