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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. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?
(a) There are little references to Campbell's own personal experiences.
(b) There is little mention of eastern religions.
(c) There is little mention of mythology.
(d) There are no references to Moyers.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas leads each individual to _______________________.

3. Grave burials which show weapons and possessions are an indication of a belief in ____________________.

4. In the Pawnee legend, how does Tirawa tell man he will show himself?

5. Which of the following could be considered an example of a paramount modern social institution?

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