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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. How can a myth or ritual be preserved to the changing environment or social conditions of the culture?
(a) Religious ceremonies
(b) Adapting
(c) Written dialogue
(d) Oral traditions

2. Campbell indicates that it is possible for contradictory versions of a myth can exist in the _______ culture.
(a) alternate
(b) same
(c) opposing
(d) differing

3. In primitive societies, gods were often associated with ___________________.
(a) actual objects
(b) unexplained events
(c) life and death situations
(d) seasons

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

5. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time it occurs?
(a) Writing of a historical nature
(b) Rituals
(c) Mythology
(d) Religion

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following plays a role in the evolution of a specific mythology?

2. Whose legends are in direct contrast to the idea that man is superior to animals?

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

4. When the Jews were in Babylon their God was ____________.

5. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?

(see the answer key)

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