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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. Which of the following is the best synonym for motif as used in the following sentence: "The motifs of creation and death occurred in both Catholic and American Indian myths."
(a) Logo
(b) Theme
(c) Pattern
(d) Design

2. What is the best definition of a myth?
(a) Written history of mankind
(b) Society's unspoken rules
(c) Body of stories and legends
(d) Cultural norms

3. Who were the first storytellers?
(a) Hunter-gatherers
(b) Hunters
(c) Farmers
(d) Gatherers

4. Where was the physical scope of Biblical mythology?
(a) Rome and Italy
(b) Middle East
(c) North America
(d) Far East

5. Of which general religion is Campbell?
(a) Jewish
(b) Christian
(c) Buddhist
(d) Muslim

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the concept of God to become more of a world savior by the Jews?

2. What are two principal contributors to the preservation and evolution of myths?

3. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?

4. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?

5. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.

(see the answer key)

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