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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, The First StoryTellers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The prehistoric cave paintings in Southwest France are an example of ______________________.
(a) how traditions and ideas are shared across cultures
(b) the role of the artist in recording myths
(c) the role of shamans in recording myths
(d) how traditions were shared throughout time

2. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term contradictory?
(a) Similar
(b) Regular
(c) Consistent
(d) Opposing

3. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.
(a) an individual's internal image and society rules
(b) an individual's internal image and those of society manifested in external forms
(c) external imaging and society rules
(d) perception and perseverance

4. All mythologies indicate that the idea of God is unknowable and is the what?
(a) Ultimate goal
(b) Ultimate explanation
(c) Beyond nature
(d) Ultimate mystery

5. Who were the first storytellers?
(a) Gatherers
(b) Hunters
(c) Hunter-gatherers
(d) Farmers

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

2. What is the stage in marriage where a mythological image embodies the sacrifice of the visible for a transcendent good?

3. What caused the concept of God to become more of a world savior by the Jews?

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

5. Where was the physical scope of Biblical mythology?

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