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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII, Masks of Eternity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose legends are in direct contrast to the idea that man is superior to animals?
(a) Pawnee legend
(b) Blackfoot Buffalo
(c) Bushmen of Africa
(d) Plains Indians

2. 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) Design
(b) Pattern
(c) Theme
(d) Logo

3. In which previous chapter was the idea of love and marriage discussed?
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 2

4. Which of the following cultures is an example of a culture which sanctifies its own land?
(a) Navaho
(b) Indian
(c) European
(d) Christian

5. The psychology of love does not affect which of the following in regard to knights?
(a) Rules of engagement in duels
(b) Code of chivalry
(c) Tools to be used in tournaments or duels
(d) Rules of engagement in tournaments

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?

2. What color was the knight that was linked in a myth with SIr Gawain?

3. What do Campbell and Moyers indicate has lost its force and become a mere remnant of the original in regard to marriage?

4. What is the stage in marriage where a mythological image embodies the sacrifice of the visible for a transcendent good?

5. Under what condition is death discussed by Campbell?

(see the answer key)

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