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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Douglas believe unsuccessful structures invite?
(a) Pollution.
(b) Witches.
(c) Rivalry.
(d) Danger.

2. What does Douglas believe has inspired the distinction between primitive and non-primitive cultures?
(a) Anthropology.
(b) Astrology.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Biology.

3. Which culture is used as the example to show that dangerous impurities can be feared?
(a) Sumerian.
(b) American.
(c) Maosis.
(d) Coorgs.

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

5. What did Durkheim view ritual as symbolic of?
(a) Religion.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Social processes.
(d) Ethics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Douglas claim that pollution annihilates?

2. How do people with wills and intelligence respond, according to Douglas?

3. To maintain universal order, what does Douglas believe must occur?

4. Which of the following is a success-based belief that Douglas mentions?

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

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