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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Understanding the Symbols of Judeo-Christian Spirituality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Campbell say was an underlying definition of Mythology?
(a) The root of actual knowledge.
(b) Other people's religion.
(c) An explanation of mysteries.
(d) Past references.

2. What was the first country to establish a Goddess cult?
(a) India.
(b) Sumeria.
(c) Iceland.
(d) Japan.

3. What did Jesus not fear in his life, according to Campbell?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Death.
(c) Success.
(d) Pain.

4. What was said to have cut short experiences?
(a) Preconceptions.
(b) Repentance.
(c) Fear.
(d) Devotion.

5. What should well-functioning mythologies produce?
(a) Understanding.
(b) All of these.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Awe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Campbell say religious metaphors should be understood?

2. What did the Egyptians think of the tongue and teeth?

3. What American did Campbell compare Mary to?

4. What did James Joyce call terror?

5. What country did Campbell talk about at the beginning of Chapter 2?

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