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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, The First StoryTellers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Black Elk see in his vision?
(a) The birth of a great Sioux leader
(b) Tragic fate for his people
(c) The annihilation of the buffalo
(d) Peace between the Sioux and the white man

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

3. To what does Campbell compare a cathedral?
(a) Infant
(b) Animal
(c) Soul
(d) Womb

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

5. In what time period were the Sumerian seals documented?
(a) 2000 BC
(b) 3500 AD
(c) 4000 BC
(d) 3500 BC

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?

2. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?

3. What is the end of the inward journey?

4. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term contradictory?

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