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1) According to Gmelch, why does fielding, as opposed to hitting and pitching, not require the use of magic?

a.Fielding is seen as the least important component of baseball, leaving little need for magic.
b.Players spend less time fielding than in any other position, which allows them little time for the use of magic.
c.Fielding is such a difficult task that players believe even magic can’t impact its outcome.
d.In fielding, players have the most control over outcomes, with a near flawless execution rate.

2) Why are the Trobriand Islanders a good reference when referring to magic in baseball?

a.The use of magic in pitching and hitting can be compared to the Trobrianders’ use of magic while fishing on the open sea.
b.The use of magic originated in the Trobriand Islands.
c.One can use these two examples to compare how the use of magic differs from simple to more complex societies.
d.All of the above

3) The use of magic can be found:

a.In every society, as magic is a human practice aimed at imposing order on uncertain events.
b.Only in the simplest of societies where scientific rationale is missing.
c.Only in societies where baseball and fishing are prevalent.
d.None of the above

4) How does a personal ritual differ from a taboo?

a.Taboos are practiced by the whole team, whereas rituals are an individual practice.
b.Rituals often develop in response to good performances, while taboos are a product of bad performances.
c.Taboos are modern forms of rituals.
d.None of the above

5) According to Gmelch, why do we see the use of magic in various tasks such as fishing or playing baseball?

a.The use of magic is considered a rite of passage that every baseball player and fisherman must go through.
b.Magic is used to garner control over outcomes that may be more or less left to chance.
c.It has been proven that magic directly impacts the outcome of certain events.
d.All of the above