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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. Meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas leads each individual to _______________________.
(a) provide time to reflect on life
(b) find God within himself/herself
(c) suspend thoughts and stress
(d) identify themselves with Shiva

2. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?
(a) Giver of life
(b) Creator of the World
(c) Supreme Being
(d) Ultimate Lord of the Universe

3. How does Campbell describe the slaughter of the buffalo herds by the white man in the nineteenth century?
(a) Sacrilege
(b) A lie
(c) Unheard of
(d) Profane

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

5. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?
(a) There are no rituals and mythology.
(b) There is too much effective ritual and mythology.
(c) There is just the right amount of effective ritual and mythology.
(d) There is a lack of effective ritual and mythology.

Short Answer Questions

1. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.

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

3. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

4. Where can the myths and legends of the hunters and gatherers be found?

5. What Indian God is used to describe the idea of killing and eating other living beings?

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