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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does order reject, according to Chapter 2?
(a) Aid.
(b) Patterns.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Purity.

3. What example of a people is given to demonstration insulation from wrong practices, according to Douglas?
(a) Israelites.
(b) Americans.
(c) Sumerians.
(d) Russians.

4. What does Douglas claim miracle and magic are expected to bring?
(a) Healing.
(b) Intervention.
(c) Innovation.
(d) Health.

5. Where did the classification of animals come from?
(a) Lot.
(b) Moses.
(c) Leviticus.
(d) Job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Douglas describe as moving against nature?

2. According to Douglas, the absence of what pertains to the lack of system?

3. What are the only types of ideas that Douglas believes should be adopted?

4. What do anomalies represent?

5. In Douglas' view, what does a lack of blessing create?

(see the answer key)

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