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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. What part of myths are an unchanging part of mankind's experience?
(a) Myths about death and dying
(b) Myths about birth
(c) Myths about human development
(d) Myths about burial rituals

2. To what does Campbell compare a cathedral?
(a) Animal
(b) Soul
(c) Infant
(d) Womb

3. 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) Logo
(c) Theme
(d) Design

4. What does Campbell call the cave paintings?
(a) Cultural transitions
(b) Landscapes of the soul
(c) Awakenings
(d) Spiritual Life

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What underlying assumption does Campbell make about human development?

2. Where can the myths and legends of the hunters and gatherers be found?

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

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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