Question 1

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," men engage in a daily ritual thainvolves scraping and lacerating the face with a sharp object.

Accepted Answer

Miner describes the Nacireman daily shaving ritual as involving scraping and lacerating the face with a sharp object.

Question 2

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner notes thaamong the Nacirema, a ritual specialiscalled a latipso specializes in the care othe mouth.

Accepted Answer

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the latipso is a place where elaborate ceremonies are conducted, akin to a hospital, not specifically for the care of the mouth. The mouth rituals are performed by a "holy-mouth-man."

Question 3

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema demonstrate masochistic tendencies as evidenced by their willingness to have their teeth probed and excavated by ritual specialists called "holy-mouth-men."

Accepted Answer

Miner describes the Nacirema's dental rituals as involving a great deal of pain and discomfort, but also notes that the people seem to derive pleasure and a sense of moral superiority from enduring such rituals.

Question 4

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema often undergo _________ procedures in order to care for their bodies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Miner in "Body Ritual among...

Question 5

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch cites a definition oritual thasays rituals are patterned, repetitive, symbolic enactments ocultural beliefs or values.

Accepted Answer

Dubisch does cite this definition of rituals in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage."

Question 6

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner notes thaNacireman women regularly visiritual houses to have their heads baked in special ovens.

Accepted Answer

"Body Ritual among the Nacirema" is a satirical article by Horace Miner that describes American cultural practices in an exaggerated manner. The reference to women having their heads baked in special ovens is a metaphor for hair salons and hair drying.

Question 7

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," anthropologisVictor Turner believed tharitual

Accepted Answer

According to Dubisch, Victor Turner believed that ritual had two poles, one ideological and the other sensory. However, he did not believe that ritual organized all human behavior or was necessarily designed to express freedom, self-reliance, patriotism, and individuality. Additionally, while Turner did study rituals in a variety of contexts, including some that were part of people's normal daily behavior, this was not his primary focus.

Question 8

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," the ritual for the soldiers missing in Vietnam is especially powerful because othe mountainous location oLimon, Colorado.

Accepted Answer

Dubisch explains that the ritual for the soldiers missing in Vietnam is especially powerful not because of the location in Limon, Colorado, but because of the emotional significance it holds for the families and veterans who participate in it.

Question 9

According to Horace Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema display an extreme concern for the maintenance and care otheir bodies.

Accepted Answer

Horace Miner describes the Nacirema's obsession with the rituals and practices they undertake to maintain their physical appearance and health in his satirical essay "Body Ritual among the Nacirema."

Question 10

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes thaparticipants in the Run for the Wall

Accepted Answer

The article mentions that the Run for the Wall participants were primarily made up of Vietnam veterans. There is no mention of their appearance or motorcycle club affiliations causing fear or annoyance to others on the road.

Question 11

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner observes thathe Nacirema enjoy eating a variety ofoods thahave been purified by dipping them in a ritual vessel filled with boiling oil.

Accepted Answer

Miner does not make any mention of the Nacirema purifying their food by dipping it in boiling oil. This statement is false.

Question 12

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes thathe term liminality defines an emotional state thais sparked by ritual ceremony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In "Run for the Wall: An American...

Question 13

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch argues thaparticipation in the Run for the Wall

Accepted Answer

Dubisch argues that participation in the Run for the Wall is a personally transforming experience and can serve as a healing process for veterans who may be dealing with personal wounds from their service.

Question 14

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes thathe carnival period preceding Lenmeets the criteria oa ritual because it

Accepted Answer

Dubisch notes that the carnival period preceding Lent is a ritual because it designates a period of time when special activities, such as wearing masks and engaging in humorous and obscene behavior, are permitted.

Question 15

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner points outhathe fundamental beliethaunderlies Nacireman body ritual is

Accepted Answer

Throughout the essay, Miner depicts the Nacirema as a culture obsessed with bodily cleanliness and health, even going so far as to engage in bizarre and painful rituals in order to maintain their health. However, he ultimately reveals that these practices are not actually undertaken out of concern for health or beauty, but rather out of a deep-seated belief that the human body is inherently ugly and prone to disease and decay. This belief drives the Nacirema's preoccupation with cleanliness and maintenance, and shapes many of their cultural practices around the body.

Question 16

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Run for the Wall participants stopped at

Accepted Answer

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," the Run for the Wall participants stopped at Angel Fire, New Mexico.

Question 17

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema regularly look forward to entering a local shrine, called the latipso, to have their bodies renewed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Miner in "Body Ritual among...

Question 18

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," the term liminality refers to

Accepted Answer

Dubisch defines liminality as a period of ritual that is different from normal, everyday time. This period is often characterized by a suspension of social norms and boundaries, creating a sense of transition or in-betweenness. This idea of liminality is central to understanding the transformative power of ritual, as individuals move from one state to another through the ritual process.

Question 19

A central pointhaDubisch makes abouthe men who participate in the Run for the Wall is that

Accepted Answer

Throughout the article, Dubisch speaks to the emotional impact that the Vietnam War had on the veterans who participate in the Run for the Wall. She notes that many of them experienced difficult homecomings and have carried the emotional weight of their wartime experiences. The article does not mention any desire to embarrass war opponents, show off expensive motorcycles, or pressure Congress for appropriations.

Question 20

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," motorcycles are associated with _____________in American culture.

Accepted Answer

Dubisch argues that motorcycles are associated with freedom in American culture, particularly in the context of the Run for the Wall pilgrimage where participants ride their motorcycles to honor and support military veterans.

Quiz 8: Religion, Magic, and Worldview

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," men engage in a daily ritual thainvolves scraping and lacerating the face with a sharp object.

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner notes thaamong the Nacirema, a ritual specialiscalled a latipso specializes in the care othe mouth.

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema demonstrate masochistic tendencies as evidenced by their willingness to have their teeth probed and excavated by ritual specialists called "holy-mouth-men."

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema often undergo _________ procedures in order to care for their bodies.

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch cites a definition oritual thasays rituals are patterned, repetitive, symbolic enactments ocultural beliefs or values.

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner notes thaNacireman women regularly visiritual houses to have their heads baked in special ovens.

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," anthropologisVictor Turner believed tharitual

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," the ritual for the soldiers missing in Vietnam is especially powerful because othe mountainous location oLimon, Colorado.

According to Horace Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema display an extreme concern for the maintenance and care otheir bodies.

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes thaparticipants in the Run for the Wall

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner observes thathe Nacirema enjoy eating a variety ofoods thahave been purified by dipping them in a ritual vessel filled with boiling oil.

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes thathe term liminality defines an emotional state thais sparked by ritual ceremony.

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch argues thaparticipation in the Run for the Wall

In "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Dubisch notes thathe carnival period preceding Lenmeets the criteria oa ritual because it

In "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," Miner points outhathe fundamental beliethaunderlies Nacireman body ritual is

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," Run for the Wall participants stopped at

According to Miner in "Body Ritual among the Nacirema," the Nacirema regularly look forward to entering a local shrine, called the latipso, to have their bodies renewed.

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," the term liminality refers to

A central pointhaDubisch makes abouthe men who participate in the Run for the Wall is that

According to Dubisch in "Run for the Wall: An American Pilgrimage," motorcycles are associated with _____________in American culture.