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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV: Chapters 1-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the New Testament book of Revelation likely composed?
(a) 95 CE.
(b) 33 BCE.
(c) 51 CE.
(d) 110 CE.

2. What time of year does the time when heroes are born correspond to?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

3. How does Leeming say the Zeus and Hera represented humanity in Greek culture?
(a) In a caricature of male and female spirits.
(b) In an essentializing portrait.
(c) In a realistic yet skeptical portrait.
(d) In an idealized portrait of man and wife.

4. In Leeming's account, why are temples and cities founded on mountains?
(a) Because they gain status when devotees have to bring water and food.
(b) Because they can be defended better there.
(c) Because they are closest to the Supreme Being there.
(d) Because can see the weather and visitors coming.

5. What happened after Moses refused the call to his quest?
(a) He lost everything he owned.
(b) He was threatened.
(c) He was swallowed by a whale.
(d) He was converted.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Leeming define gods?

2. How does Leeming describe the significance of the city?

3. What psychological experience does Leeming say is central to cosmogonies?

4. What does Leeming say was the primary difference between the Greek pantheon and the Roman pantheon?

5. How old was Joan of Arc when she first heart supernatural voices?

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