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

2. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?
(a) Birth
(b) Reincarnation
(c) Death
(d) Identification of God

3. What changed about God in the Judeo-Christian group of cultures from preceding societies?
(a) Gender from male to female
(b) Role
(c) From a passive to a vengeful god
(d) Gender from female to male

4. Which of the following is an intrinsic part of society's culture?
(a) Punishment
(b) Religion
(c) Rules
(d) Laws

5. Whose myths fascinated Campbell as he was growing up?
(a) Aztec
(b) Japanese
(c) American Indians
(d) Chinese

Short Answer Questions

1. Meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas leads each individual to _______________________.

2. What is the focus of Chapter 2?

3. How is the snake (from the creation story) regarded in India?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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