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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what time period were the Sumerian seals documented?
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."
3. Campbell tells Moyers that myths have helped him deal with _____________________________.
4. On what topic does Campbell open the discussion in Chapter 3?
5. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is a shaman?
2. On what is "The Power of Myth" based?
3. What does the architecture of a city express?
4. How have myths helped Campbell?
5. How does Campbell define the function of mythology?
6. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about current American society?
7. What happens when different cultures expand their spheres of influence and come into contact with each other?
8. What happens with the coming of the planting cycle?
9. How does Campbell describe his upbringing?
10. What do hunting rituals have in common?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why do you think myths adapt and change from society? Do you think that continues in modern time? Is it possible to have a consistent myth across societies? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Describe ways in which techniques and practices are used to communicate with God. Are these techniques universal? Why might they differ? Why might some be the same?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the role of shaman in society. How is this different from that of a priest or other religious figure? How is it the same?
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