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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII, Tales of Love and Marriage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose legends are in direct contrast to the idea that man is superior to animals?
(a) Plains Indians
(b) Bushmen of Africa
(c) Pawnee legend
(d) Blackfoot Buffalo

2. What complaint do Campbell and Moyers repeat in Chapter 5?
(a) Youth no longer believes in myths.
(b) Modern society does not have adequate myths for the youth.
(c) Schools do not teach enough mythology.
(d) There are too many myths in our society.

3. Which of the following is not part of the notion of appeasement for taking the life of a wild creature according to Campbell?
(a) Cooperation
(b) Continuation of the cycle
(c) Food
(d) Prey returning to life

4. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?
(a) To provide stability to our culture
(b) To mark people by their social standing
(c) To mark special events in private lives
(d) To invoke reverence

5. What image is depicted of the Goddess Nut from Egypt?
(a) Swallowing the moon
(b) Giving birth to the savior
(c) Swallowing the sun
(d) Giving birth to the moon

Short Answer Questions

1. Which specific cathedral does Campbell indicate he has visited numerous times?

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

3. What is lacking in relation to the figures unearthed in Europe dating back to the Neolithic period?

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

5. Whose myths fascinated Campbell as he was growing up?

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