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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 an important component in the development of mythology?
(a) Birth manifestation and rituals
(b) Study of other culture's myths
(c) Societal expectations
(d) Interaction of an individual with society

2. Meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas leads each individual to _______________________.
(a) find God within himself/herself
(b) provide time to reflect on life
(c) suspend thoughts and stress
(d) identify themselves with Shiva

3. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?
(a) They provide truths only about specific cultures and societies.
(b) They represent the norms of specific generations.
(c) They allow for cultural norms to be explored by generations living them.
(d) They portray universal and eternal truths about mankind.

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for motif as used in the following sentence: "The motifs of creation and death occurred in both Catholic and American Indian myths."
(a) Pattern
(b) Logo
(c) Design
(d) Theme

5. What is the stage in marriage where a mythological image embodies the sacrifice of the visible for a transcendent good?
(a) Alchemical stage
(b) Chemical Stage
(c) First stage
(d) Last stage

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the Buddhist and Upanishad traditions, God assumes what gender?

3. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.

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

5. What do Campbell and Moyers claim has led to a lack of awareness of mythological foundations of western society's heritage?

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