People in Northern Thailand Hung Wooden Penises on Their Houses

question 32

Multiple Choice

People in northern Thailand hung wooden penises on their houses in order to __________.

• A)prevent a malaria epidemic
• B)counteract a culture-specific syndrome which involves male impotence
• C)prevent an attack of ghosts who kill men
• D)promote fertility in the women of the region
• E)advertise a campaign to reduce HIV/AIDS in the area

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