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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What underlying assumption does Campbell make about human development?
(a) It changes with each generation.
(b) It has changed since the beginning of time.
(c) It is constantly changing.
(d) It has not changed since the evolution of Homo Sapiens.

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

3. All mythologies indicate that the idea of God is unknowable and is the what?
(a) Ultimate explanation
(b) Ultimate goal
(c) Ultimate mystery
(d) Beyond nature

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

5. What do the symbols used in Assyrian temples become in the New Testament?
(a) Patrons
(b) Saints
(c) Evangelists
(d) Priests

6. 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) Technology
(d) Exclusion of classical studies

7. On what topic does Campbell open the discussion in Chapter 3?
(a) Birth
(b) Human development
(c) Religion
(d) Hunters-gatherers

8. What is the architecture of a city an expression of in a society?
(a) Sacred places
(b) Spiritual powers
(c) Universal sanctification
(d) Spiritual tenets

9. Which of the following could be considered an example of a paramount modern social institution?
(a) Birth
(b) Marriage
(c) Job status
(d) Death

10. What does Campbell say that he finds is an ideal place for meditation?
(a) Chartres
(b) Cologne
(c) Milan
(d) Canterbury

11. What does Black Elk see in his vision?
(a) Tragic fate for his people
(b) The annihilation of the buffalo
(c) Peace between the Sioux and the white man
(d) The birth of a great Sioux leader

12. Which of the following plays a role in the evolution of a specific mythology?
(a) Who recorded it
(b) Geographic context
(c) Point of view
(d) Language

13. What kind of powers did plains dwellers attribute to animals and plants?
(a) Supernatural powers
(b) Personified powers
(c) Healing powers
(d) Spiritual powers

14. Why do Campbell and Moyers say people visit the Holy Land?
(a) Societal norms
(b) Weather
(c) Historical significance
(d) Sacred place

15. Which of the following is not part of the notion of appeasement for taking the life of a wild creature according to Campbell?
(a) Food
(b) Prey returning to life
(c) Continuation of the cycle
(d) Cooperation

Short Answer Questions

1. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.

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

3. What caused the concept of God to become more of a world savior by the Jews?

4. How were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?

5. Campbell tells Moyers that myths have helped him deal with _____________________________.

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