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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Genesis provide in relation to animals?
(a) Environment.
(b) Pollutants.
(c) Food.
(d) Hygiene.

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

3. Which of the following is not involved in the patterns Douglas suggests?
(a) Fitting within certain parameters.
(b) Identifying pure and impure.
(c) Harmony.
(d) Stable worlds.

4. In Douglas' view, what does a lack of blessing create?
(a) Separation.
(b) Anger.
(c) Unity.
(d) Confusion.

5. Who separated magic from morals and religion?
(a) Durkheim.
(b) Douglas and Frazer.
(c) Robertson and Durkheim.
(d) Smith and Frazer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not involved in categorizing?

3. What did Durkheim view ritual as symbolic of?

4. Who criticized Frazer for being complacent?

5. What does Douglas describe as morality's intent to ensure?

(see the answer key)

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