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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the Lele men compete for?
(a) Homes.
(b) Wives.
(c) Sex with multiple women.
(d) Children.

3. What does Douglas describe purification allows for avoiding?
(a) Retribution.
(b) Social consequences.
(c) God's wrath.
(d) Economic downfall.

4. According to Douglas, what rules are humans meant to adhere to?
(a) Holiness.
(b) Strength.
(c) Morality.
(d) Ethics.

5. As excrements pass the boundary of the body, what do they present to the cultures Douglas describes?
(a) Sacrifice.
(b) Pollution.
(c) Purity.
(d) Danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Douglas' society prefer to deal with moral offenses?

2. In modern societies, how does Douglas believe that wealth distributed?

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

4. Why does Douglas think witches represent threat?

5. Which of the following is an example of Douglas' social control?

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