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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. Which of the following could be considered an example of a paramount modern social institution?
(a) Marriage
(b) Birth
(c) Job status
(d) Death

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

3. In primitive societies, gods were often associated with ___________________.
(a) life and death situations
(b) unexplained events
(c) seasons
(d) actual objects

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

5. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?
(a) To mark special events in private lives
(b) To invoke reverence
(c) To provide stability to our culture
(d) To mark people by their social standing

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Of which general religion is Campbell?

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

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

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