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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Inward Journey.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What caused the concept of God to become more of a world savior by the Jews?
(a) Roman conquering of many different lands
(b) The Crusades
(c) Hebrews fighting with the Romans
(d) Hebrews becoming a major force in the East Mediterranean region

3. What changed about God in the Judeo-Christian group of cultures from preceding societies?
(a) Gender from male to female
(b) Role
(c) Gender from female to male
(d) From a passive to a vengeful god

4. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?
(a) They portray universal and eternal truths about mankind.
(b) They represent the norms of specific generations.
(c) They allow for cultural norms to be explored by generations living them.
(d) They provide truths only about specific cultures and societies.

5. What do Campbell and Moyers indicate has lost its force and become a mere remnant of the original in regard to marriage?
(a) Monogamous marriage
(b) Ritual marriage
(c) Social marriages
(d) Polygamy

Short Answer Questions

1. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.

2. What is the best definition of a myth?

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

4. Which of the following religions is the only one to portray the serpent as seducer?

5. When do dreams become a part of society's myths?

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