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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Experience of Religious Mystery.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country did Campbell talk about at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) England.
(b) Iran.
(c) Italy.
(d) Turkey.

2. What did Campbell say about the two neighboring lands of the country talked about in Chapter 2?
(a) The peace was caused by belief in mythology.
(b) The conflicts were all started over legends.
(c) The religious background was amazing.
(d) The beliefs were radically different.

3. Where did Campbell say most Western religions came from?
(a) Rome.
(b) Asia.
(c) Europe.
(d) The Middle East.

4. Who did Campbell say people want to submit to?
(a) Their fathers.
(b) A loving person.
(c) A higher power.
(d) Themselves.

5. What did Campbell compare metaphors to?
(a) Journeys.
(b) Education.
(c) All of these.
(d) Poems.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Campbell say most Western religions caused?

2. What was said to have cut short experiences?

3. Who saw religion as a protection from experience?

4. What did Campbell say separated believers from atheists?

5. What did 'tat tvam asi' mean?

(see the answer key)

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