Body Ritual of the Nacirema
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Read the article The Body Ritual of the Nacirema by Horace Miner.
Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Questions 1 and 2 should have at least a 5
sentence response.
1. What charms and magic potions do the Nacirema use? Do you think they work?
2. After reading this account, what do you think of the Nacirema? Would you like to be part of their
society? Why or why not?
3. Who are the Nacirema?
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Body Ritual of the Nacirema Follow-Up Questions
Re-read the article. Answer using complete sentences. Answer each question using at least 5
sentences.
1. Does this account give an accurate portrayal of the Nacirema?
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2. How does this relate to world history? What lessons can you take from it?
3. How did this article make (or not) you change the way you view other cultures?
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