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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V, The Hero's Adventure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of which general religion is Campbell?
(a) Jewish
(b) Buddhist
(c) Christian
(d) Muslim

2. Meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas leads each individual to _______________________.
(a) provide time to reflect on life
(b) identify themselves with Shiva
(c) find God within himself/herself
(d) suspend thoughts and stress

3. What does Campbell say that architecture forms in Western Society?
(a) Symbols of representing spiritual principles
(b) Architecture's importance to religion
(c) Tangible records of history and transformation
(d) Surprising use of places of worship in a society

4. Campbell indicates that it is possible for contradictory versions of a myth can exist in the _______ culture.
(a) alternate
(b) opposing
(c) same
(d) differing

5. Which of the following can be said that occurs in the stories of Jesus Christ, Buddha and Moses?
(a) Common elements
(b) Similar features
(c) No commonalities
(d) Exact same story, different geographical areas

Short Answer Questions

1. Western society studied the mythology of which of the following other cultures as part of its heritage?

2. Where was it especially common to find early societies assigning special powers to plants and animals?

3. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?

4. To what does Campbell compare the caves with cave drawings?

5. Campbell tells Moyers that myths have helped him deal with _____________________________.

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