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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 do Campbell and Moyers claim has led to a lack of awareness of mythological foundations of western society's heritage?
(a) Exclusion of classical studies
(b) Social pageantry
(c) Modernization
(d) Technology

2. What does Campbell call the cave paintings?
(a) Spiritual Life
(b) Awakenings
(c) Cultural transitions
(d) Landscapes of the soul

3. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?
(a) Doctoral thesis
(b) Ideas about changing ancient myths
(c) Universality and evolution of myths through history
(d) History of the human race

4. On what topic does Campbell open the discussion in Chapter 3?
(a) Human development
(b) Religion
(c) Hunters-gatherers
(d) Birth

5. How many creation myths does Campbell share from the Bible?
(a) 2
(b)
(c) 3
(d) 1

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Campbell and Moyers indicate has lost its force and become a mere remnant of the original in regard to marriage?

3. What is an important component in the development of mythology?

4. Campbell indicates that it is possible for contradictory versions of a myth can exist in the _______ culture.

5. How can a myth or ritual be preserved to the changing environment or social conditions of the culture?

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