Body Rituals of the Nacirema

What is the SUMMARY of the Nacirema?

• There was an ancient tribe who worshiped candy.

• There is a secret modern-day tribe in the Amazon.

• These modern-day people are similar to us.

• These people belong to a cult.

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What is the purpose of the article?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Drama

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What is a "Household Shrine?"

• a private closet

• a corner filled with offerings

• a corner filled with pictures of saints

• a bathroom

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What is a "Shrine Box?"

• a magic box in the wall.

• a medicine cabinet.

• a mail box.

• a telephone.

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Who are the "Medicine Men?"

• Witch doctors!

• Chiropractors.

• Tribal elders.

• Medical Doctors and Surgeons.

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Who are the "Herbalists?"

• Pharmacists

• Yoga Masters

• Cooks

• Garderners

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What are the "Gifts" given to the Medicine Men and Herbalists?

• Ritual sacrifice

• A vial of blood

• Money

• Jewelry

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What is written in an "Ancient and secret language?"

• Magic spells

• Advertising

• Recipes

• Prescriptions

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What is the "Fountain" found in every Household Shrine?

• the toilet

• an outdoor hose

• a yard sprinkler

• the bathroom sink

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Who are the "Holy Mouth Men?"

• Dentists!

• Speech therapists.

• Radio announcers

• Opera singers

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