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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Leeming say myths describe with regard to individuals relating to the Supreme Being?
(a) Myths describe the irreconcilable split that divides humans from the Supreme Being.
(b) Myths describe the rules that govern redemption and grace for humans.
(c) Myths describe the innate unity of each individual with the Supreme Being.
(d) Myths describe the state of formless perfection alongside the Supreme Being.

2. How does Leeming describe the Boshongo culture?
(a) As patrilineal.
(b) As matriarchal.
(c) As warlike.
(d) As communal.

3. When does Leeming say the older Genesis text was likely composed?
(a) 500 BCE.
(b) 950 BCE.
(c) 110 CE.
(d) 800 BCE.

4. What reconciliation does Leeming say the Greeks' creation myths described?
(a) The reconciliation between warring fathers and sons.
(b) The reconciliation between warring brothers.
(c) The reconciliation between male and female principles.
(d) The reconciliation between ancient and modern ideas.

5. When were creation myths repeated in the culture that created the oldest myth Leeming cites?
(a) During wars.
(b) During coronations and funerals.
(c) During weddings and births.
(d) During rites of passage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leeming say suggests a desire to escape from earthly existence?

2. Where did the first creation story Leeming cites come from?

3. When were the Coffin Texts made?

4. What does Leeming say ancient cultures realized through cosmogonies?

5. What does Leeming say is consistent from one set of myths to another?

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