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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix, A Discussion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country held some agricultural mythology?
(a) Iceland.
(b) All of these.
(c) Sumeria.
(d) Babylon.

2. Why did Campbell say mythology is no longer meaningful in most cases?
(a) The characters are shallow.
(b) The lessons are too simple.
(c) Pieces of the stories are missing.
(d) The symbols are antiquated.

3. What kind of religion is Hinduism considered?
(a) A Historical Religion.
(b) An Ethnic Religion.
(c) A Literal Religion.
(d) A World Religion.

4. Who was in the burning bush?
(a) Jesus.
(b) God.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Osiris.

5. Why was Krishna sent across the river?
(a) To incite a war.
(b) To escape death.
(c) To protect his people.
(d) To expand his power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Campbell say concentrated on the concrete meaning of metaphors?

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

3. What did Campbell say about the two neighboring lands of the country talked about in Chapter 2?

4. What did Campbell say made narratives complex?

5. What age did Campbell say would challenge literal interpretations?

(see the answer key)

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