1. If you consulted a map, where is the specific geographic homeland of the Nacirema, as described by Miner? 2. What are the "charms" Miner mentions in his essay? 3. Who are the "Holy-mouth men"? 4. What is a "listener"? 5. Do any of these things seem familiar to you? 6. Nacirema are "a magic-ridden people" - do you agree? 7. What does it mean to satirize? 8. Does this essay relate in any way to Wade Davis's TED Talk?