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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. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?
(a) 7
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 2

2. What do Campbell and Moyers claim has led to a lack of awareness of mythological foundations of western society's heritage?
(a) Technology
(b) Exclusion of classical studies
(c) Social pageantry
(d) Modernization

3. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?
(a) Birth of God
(b) Renewal and spiritual healing
(c) Creation of mankind
(d) Life and death

4. In primitive societies, gods were often associated with ___________________.
(a) seasons
(b) life and death situations
(c) actual objects
(d) unexplained events

5. What Indian God is used to describe the idea of killing and eating other living beings?
(a) Shiva
(b) Vishmnu
(c) The destroyer
(d) Kirtimukah

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best definition of a myth?

2. What do Campbell and Moyers indicate has lost its force and become a mere remnant of the original in regard to marriage?

3. Of which general religion is Campbell?

4. Whose myths fascinated Campbell as he was growing up?

5. How many creation myths does Campbell share from the Bible?

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