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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. According to Campbell, what is the function of a mythology?
(a) To punish those that deviate from society's norms
(b) To provide a similar base for all parties upon which to live
(c) To record history
(d) To educate the young and give them a means to cope with life

2. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?
(a) There is a lack of effective ritual and mythology.
(b) There is just the right amount of effective ritual and mythology.
(c) There is too much effective ritual and mythology.
(d) There are no rituals and mythology.

3. When the Jews were in Babylon their God was ____________.
(a) Unknown
(b) A local tribal god
(c) The savior
(d) The same as the present day god

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for motif as used in the following sentence: "The motifs of creation and death occurred in both Catholic and American Indian myths."
(a) Pattern
(b) Design
(c) Theme
(d) Logo

5. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?
(a) Ideas about changing ancient myths
(b) Universality and evolution of myths through history
(c) Doctoral thesis
(d) History of the human race

Short Answer Questions

1. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?

2. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?

3. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.

4. What can be said to reappear over and over throughout various mythologies?

5. Campbell say that dreams are a manifestation of ____________________.

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