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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following describes Douglas' pre-Copernican classification?
(a) Non-objective.
(b) Non-polluting.
(c) Non-subjective.
(d) Non-pure.

2. For rituals to be effective, what does Douglas believe they require?
(a) Skill and health.
(b) Faith and confidence.
(c) Symbolism and hope.
(d) Harmony and blessings.

3. Which of the following does Douglas describe primitive cultures as using?
(a) Murder.
(b) Ethics training.
(c) Ritual.
(d) The Bible.

4. Which of the following is the concept of contagion most a part of, according to Douglas?
(a) New Testamant.
(b) Consitution.
(c) Quran.
(d) Old Testmanet.

5. When comparing culture, what does Douglas believe should be analyzed through the nature of historical process?
(a) Alignment and purity.
(b) Rationale and logic.
(c) Unity and variety.
(d) Pollution and society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Primitive ideas of which item have various symbolic meanings, due to Douglas' claims?

2. Who criticized Frazer for being complacent?

3. What, according to Douglas, is used as a separation to avoid disease?

4. According to Chapter 1, what do contemporary practices divide?

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

(see the answer key)

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