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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI, The Gift of the Goddess.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Campbell say that architecture forms in Western Society?
(a) Architecture's importance to religion
(b) Surprising use of places of worship in a society
(c) Tangible records of history and transformation
(d) Symbols of representing spiritual principles

2. How can a myth or ritual be preserved to the changing environment or social conditions of the culture?
(a) Oral traditions
(b) Written dialogue
(c) Religious ceremonies
(d) Adapting

3. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?
(a) 4
(b) 7
(c) 2
(d) 5

4. Whose myths fascinated Campbell as he was growing up?
(a) Aztec
(b) Chinese
(c) Japanese
(d) American Indians

5. In the Buddhist and Upanishad traditions, God assumes what gender?
(a) Male
(b) None
(c) Female
(d) Neither female or male, but is both

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the concept of God to become more of a world savior by the Jews?

2. Which type of societies and cultures identified with the Goddess?

3. What influence does Campbell indicate leads to the reemergence of the female figure in the Christian religion?

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

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term contradictory?

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