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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following cities is an example of the importance of architecture as an expression of spiritual tenets?
(a) Mexico City
(b) New York City
(c) Salt Lake City
(d) Kansas City

2. How have myths helped Campbell view his body?
(a) As an invisible plane
(b) As a vehicle of consciousness
(c) Understanding about life and death
(d) The reality of life and death

3. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?
(a) There is just the right amount of effective ritual and mythology.
(b) There are no rituals and mythology.
(c) There is a lack of effective ritual and mythology.
(d) There is too much effective ritual and mythology.

4. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?
(a) There are little references to Campbell's own personal experiences.
(b) There is little mention of mythology.
(c) There is little mention of eastern religions.
(d) There are no references to Moyers.

5. Which of the following is another name for Mexico City?
(a) Guadalajara
(b) Torreon
(c) Toluca
(d) Tenochtitlan

6. Campbell indicates that it is possible for contradictory versions of a myth can exist in the _______ culture.
(a) same
(b) differing
(c) opposing
(d) alternate

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

8. How many creation myths does Campbell share from the Bible?
(a) 2
(b)
(c) 3
(d) 1

9. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term contradictory?
(a) Similar
(b) Regular
(c) Opposing
(d) Consistent

10. When do dreams become a part of society's myths?
(a) When they act out a known society's myth
(b) When dreams are interpreted by psychologists
(c) When people share the dreams and metaphors from the dreams
(d) When there are specific actions or symbols in the dreams

11. How does Campbell indicate all love affairs will end?
(a) No acceptance by society
(b) Marriage
(c) Love
(d) Disappointment

12. What are two principal contributors to the preservation and evolution of myths?
(a) Artists and shamans
(b) People and animals
(c) God and followers
(d) Religious followers and their God

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

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

15. How many signs of the zodiac are incorporated into Assyrian temples?
(a) 5
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 3

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Campbell call the cave paintings?

2. What is an important component in the development of mythology?

3. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

4. What is the architecture of a city an expression of in a society?

5. Of which general religion is Campbell?

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