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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, The First StoryTellers.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?
(a) 4
(b) 7
(c) 2
(d) 5
2. What do Campbell and Moyers claim has led to a lack of awareness of mythological foundations of western society's heritage?
(a) Social pageantry
(b) Modernization
(c) Exclusion of classical studies
(d) Technology
3. When do dreams become a part of society's myths?
(a) When dreams are interpreted by psychologists
(b) When there are specific actions or symbols in the dreams
(c) When they act out a known society's myth
(d) When people share the dreams and metaphors from the dreams
4. All mythologies indicate that the idea of God is unknowable and is the what?
(a) Ultimate mystery
(b) Ultimate goal
(c) Beyond nature
(d) Ultimate explanation
5. What underlying assumption does Campbell make about human development?
(a) It has changed since the beginning of time.
(b) It changes with each generation.
(c) It has not changed since the evolution of Homo Sapiens.
(d) It is constantly changing.
Short Answer Questions
1. What are two principal contributors to the preservation and evolution of myths?
2. Grave burials which show weapons and possessions are an indication of a belief in ____________________.
3. How does Campbell indicate all love affairs will end?
4. How have myths helped Campbell view his body?
5. Where was the physical scope of Biblical mythology?
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