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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. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?
(a) Doctoral thesis
(b) History of the human race
(c) Universality and evolution of myths through history
(d) Ideas about changing ancient myths

2. In the Pawnee legend, how does Tirawa tell man he will show himself?
(a) Through the stars and planets
(b) Through animals and heavenly bodies
(c) Through animals interactions with humans
(d) Through the hunters

3. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?
(a) Renewal and spiritual healing
(b) Birth of God
(c) Life and death
(d) Creation of mankind

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

5. With what is the Goddess identified?
(a) Stars
(b) Earth
(c) Night
(d) Moon

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?

2. What underlying assumption does Campbell make about human development?

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

4. Who were the first storytellers?

5. What can be said to reappear over and over throughout various mythologies?

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