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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) identify themselves with Shiva
(b) find God within himself/herself
(c) provide time to reflect on life
(d) suspend thoughts and stress

2. What are two principal contributors to the preservation and evolution of myths?
(a) People and animals
(b) Artists and shamans
(c) God and followers
(d) Religious followers and their God

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

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

5. Grave burials which show weapons and possessions are an indication of a belief in ____________________.
(a) hunter-gatherers
(b) life after death
(c) God
(d) burial rituals

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Campbell indicate all love affairs will end?

3. According to Campbell, what is the function of a mythology?

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

5. How were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?

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