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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Symbols of the Judeo-Christian Tradition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of religion was seen as a protection from experience?
(a) Formal.
(b) Agnostic.
(c) Ritualistic.
(d) Christian.

2. What happened when clergy were unable to interpret something?
(a) They could not touch hearts.
(b) They were not believed.
(c) They got confused and changed doctrine.
(d) They taught lies.

3. What did Campbell say was the fourth function served by Mythology?
(a) Perceiving the mystery of time and space.
(b) Alligning consciousness to the mysteries of the universe.
(c) Supporting moral order in society.
(d) Carrying individuals through life's crises.

4. Why did educated men misread ancient texts?
(a) They only had half the language.
(b) They took symbols at face value.
(c) They did not understand the symbology.
(d) They thought myths were lies.

5. What level did Hinduism strive to deal with?
(a) The then level.
(b) The thou level.
(c) The thine level.
(d) The think level.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country did Campbell enjoy visiting the most?

2. How did Campbell describe dreams?

3. What did Campbell say formed the mystery of the Orient?

4. What did Campbell compare metaphors to?

5. How did Jung say man's imagination should be?

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