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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. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.
(a) The story of the life of Jesus
(b) How God has changed over time
(c) the historical account of events
(d) The Judeo-Christian concept of God

2. Western society studied the mythology of which of the following other cultures as part of its heritage?
(a) Greek and Roman
(b) Indian
(c) Greek
(d) Roman

3. Where was the physical scope of Biblical mythology?
(a) North America
(b) Rome and Italy
(c) Far East
(d) Middle East

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

5. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time it occurs?
(a) Religion
(b) Mythology
(c) Rituals
(d) Writing of a historical nature

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important component in the development of mythology?

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

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

4. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.

5. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

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