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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. In the Pawnee legend, how does Tirawa tell man he will show himself?
(a) Through the hunters
(b) Through the stars and planets
(c) Through animals and heavenly bodies
(d) Through animals interactions with humans

2. Which of the following could be considered an example of a paramount modern social institution?
(a) Birth
(b) Job status
(c) Marriage
(d) Death

3. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?
(a) Creator of the World
(b) Giver of life
(c) Ultimate Lord of the Universe
(d) Supreme Being

4. How many creatures does Aristophanes tell were created at the beginning of time?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 4

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) Social marriages
(c) Polygamy
(d) Ritual marriage

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

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

3. How have myths helped Campbell view his body?

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

5. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?

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