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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group of people have practices to prevent and cure malaria?
(a) Sumerian.
(b) Hencem.
(c) Christians.
(d) Dinka.

2. According to the reading's example, what act can be purified through sacrifice?
(a) Poisoning a lover.
(b) Adultery.
(c) Incest.
(d) Having a child out of wedlock.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Douglas describe as moving against nature?

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

3. Who separated magic from morals and religion?

4. What is medical materialism based on?

5. Who criticized Frazer for being complacent?

(see the answer key)

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