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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Inward Journey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the best definition of a myth?
(a) Cultural norms
(b) Society's unspoken rules
(c) Body of stories and legends
(d) Written history of mankind

2. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term contradictory?
(a) Similar
(b) Regular
(c) Opposing
(d) Consistent

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

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

5. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.
(a) perception and perseverance
(b) an individual's internal image and society rules
(c) an individual's internal image and those of society manifested in external forms
(d) external imaging and society rules

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?

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

3. What changed about God in the Judeo-Christian group of cultures from preceding societies?

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

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

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