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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following transmits disease and has a toxic influence, according to Douglas?
(a) Hair.
(b) Aluminum.
(c) Flesh.
(d) Food.

2. Douglas claims that primitive cultures have been regarded as manipulating which group of people?
(a) Men.
(b) Elders.
(c) Women.
(d) Children.

3. What is the separation of animals referred to as in the reading?
(a) Specific order.
(b) Evolution.
(c) Natural order.
(d) Leviticus.

4. What does Douglas say primitive cultures represent more than modern cultures?
(a) Fragmented rules.
(b) Rituals and rites.
(c) Purity.
(d) Pattern rules.

5. What does Douglas say in Chapter 2 is necessary for recovery?
(a) Companionship.
(b) Cheer.
(c) Isolation.
(d) Washings.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Frazer, what did the primitive people fail to incorporate in religion?

2. What types of nationalities are deemed to represent power and invite discrimination, according to Douglas?

3. Which group of people have practices to prevent and cure malaria?

4. In which type of world view does Douglas believe the world is seen as subjective and personal?

5. What does holiness imply, according to Douglas?

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