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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Inward Journey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an important component in the development of mythology?
(a) Interaction of an individual with society
(b) Societal expectations
(c) Birth manifestation and rituals
(d) Study of other culture's myths

2. Campbell say that dreams are a manifestation of ____________________.
(a) subconscious desires
(b) unwanted desires which cannot be suppressed
(c) mythic images seen throughout society
(d) subconscious mythic images

3. How is the snake (from the creation story) regarded in India?
(a) Serpent King
(b) Seducer
(c) Sacred animal
(d) Benevolently

4. What do Campbell and Moyers indicate has lost its force and become a mere remnant of the original in regard to marriage?
(a) Ritual marriage
(b) Monogamous marriage
(c) Polygamy
(d) Social marriages

5. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time it occurs?
(a) Religion
(b) Writing of a historical nature
(c) Mythology
(d) Rituals

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following could be considered an example of a paramount modern social institution?

2. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.

3. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.

4. How many creatures does Aristophanes tell were created at the beginning of time?

5. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?

(see the answer key)

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