View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 5
(d) 7

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

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

4. How many creatures does Aristophanes tell were created at the beginning of time?
(a) 4
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3

5. When do dreams become a part of society's myths?
(a) When dreams are interpreted by psychologists
(b) When there are specific actions or symbols in the dreams
(c) When people share the dreams and metaphors from the dreams
(d) When they act out a known society's myth

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Western society studied the mythology of which of the following other cultures as part of its heritage?

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

4. Campbell say that dreams are a manifestation of ____________________.

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 254 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample