The Power of Myth Multiple Choice Test Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

This section contains 180 multiple choice questions about The Power of Myth. Multiple choice questions test a student's recall and understanding of the text. Use these questions for chapter quizzes, homework assignments or tests. Jump to the quiz/homework section for the multiple choice worksheets.

Multiple Choice - Chapter I, Myth and the Modern World

1. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?
a) History of the human race
b) Universality and evolution of myths through history
c) Doctoral thesis
d) Ideas about changing ancient myths

2. What is the best definition of a myth?
a) Written history of mankind
b) Body of stories and legends
c) Cultural norms
d) Society's unspoken rules

3. How were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?
a) They were often lost and not handed down
b) Rituals and oral traditions
c) Oral traditions only (read more)