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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is medical materialism based on?
(a) Philosophical beliefs.
(b) Sumerian beliefs.
(c) Practical health routines.
(d) Sanitary conditions.

2. How can ideas of contagion be understood, according to Douglas' beliefs?
(a) By studying Jewish religion.
(b) By studying the place of humans in the universe.
(c) By studying Durkeim's views.
(d) By studying philosophy.

3. Douglas states that if progress is considered to be differentiation, primitive culture is more what?
(a) Systematic.
(b) Supernatural.
(c) Unified.
(d) Tolerant.

4. According to Douglas, the absence of what pertains to the lack of system?
(a) Purity.
(b) Order.
(c) Pollution.
(d) Filth.

5. According to Douglas, rituals help to focus through what?
(a) Framing.
(b) Religion.
(c) Emotions.
(d) Language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas claim miracle and magic are expected to bring?

2. Which of the following do days signify to Douglas?

3. What does Douglas state embraces harmony, order, and meaning?

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

5. Which of the following serves as Douglas' distinction between primitive and modern culture?

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