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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To create order, what does Douglas believe one must acknowledge?

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

3. Which of these is not a pollution that Douglas distinguishes?

4. In Chapter 6, what is considered to be both part of authority and other social structures?

5. What does Douglas describe boundaries as altering?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is infidelity handled in a Nuer society?

2. What are the disadvantages to disorder that Douglas poses?

3. Describe Mae Enga culture and beliefs.

4. Describe Walbiri culture and beliefs.

5. Describe the beliefs of the Maoris.

6. How does Douglas state that danger can be controlled?

7. Why does Douglas state that pollutions are dangerous?

8. Describe the enforcements of harmony that Douglas introduces.

9. Describe the Nuer beliefs and actions.

10. Are the arguments that Douglas poses in regards to primitive cultures being thought of as primitive and neurotic valid? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the rationale behind classifying animals. If you were to classify animals, would your method be comparable? Why or why not? Why do you think the animals are categorized this way?

Essay Topic 2

Assess rituals in primitive culture. How would Douglas answer these questions and why: Are rituals rooted in magic? Why do you think this is so? Are anti-ritual views accurate?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the crossing of social barriers. Why does Douglas describe this crossing as being dangerous? What are some examples of crossing social barriers? Why is it important in primitive cultures to note this crossing?

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