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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. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.
(a) Face of Glory
(b) Face of saviors
(c) Face of Heaven
(d) Face of God

2. What types of media did the first storytellers use to create art?
(a) Wood
(b) Tools
(c) Rock
(d) Hair

3. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?
(a) There are little references to Campbell's own personal experiences.
(b) There are no references to Moyers.
(c) There is little mention of mythology.
(d) There is little mention of eastern religions.

4. How were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?
(a) They were often lost and not handed down
(b) Rituals and oral traditions
(c) Rituals only
(d) Oral traditions only

5. According to Campbell, what is the function of a mythology?
(a) To provide a similar base for all parties upon which to live
(b) To educate the young and give them a means to cope with life
(c) To record history
(d) To punish those that deviate from society's norms

Short Answer Questions

1. Western society studied the mythology of which of the following other cultures as part of its heritage?

2. How many creation myths does Campbell share from the Bible?

3. In what time period were the Sumerian seals documented?

4. What is the focus of Chapter 2?

5. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?

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