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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. When do dreams become a part of society's myths?
(a) When there are specific actions or symbols in the dreams
(b) When dreams are interpreted by psychologists
(c) When they act out a known society's myth
(d) When people share the dreams and metaphors from the dreams

2. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.
(a) Face of Heaven
(b) Face of saviors
(c) Face of God
(d) Face of Glory

3. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time it occurs?
(a) Writing of a historical nature
(b) Religion
(c) Rituals
(d) Mythology

4. Which of the following is an intrinsic part of society's culture?
(a) Rules
(b) Punishment
(c) Religion
(d) Laws

5. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?
(a) To mark people by their social standing
(b) To mark special events in private lives
(c) To invoke reverence
(d) To provide stability to our culture

Short Answer Questions

1. What Indian God is used to describe the idea of killing and eating other living beings?

2. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?

3. All mythologies indicate that the idea of God is unknowable and is the what?

4. What do Campbell and Moyers claim has led to a lack of awareness of mythological foundations of western society's heritage?

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

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