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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 do Campbell and Moyers indicate has lost its force and become a mere remnant of the original in regard to marriage?
(a) Polygamy
(b) Monogamous marriage
(c) Ritual marriage
(d) Social marriages

2. According to Campbell, what is the function of a mythology?
(a) To provide a similar base for all parties upon which to live
(b) To record history
(c) To punish those that deviate from society's norms
(d) To educate the young and give them a means to cope with life

3. When the Jews were in Babylon their God was ____________.
(a) The savior
(b) The same as the present day god
(c) A local tribal god
(d) Unknown

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?

2. When do dreams become a part of society's myths?

3. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time it occurs?

4. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?

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

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