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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. Of which general religion is Campbell?
(a) Buddhist
(b) Christian
(c) Jewish
(d) Muslim

2. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?
(a) Creator of the World
(b) Giver of life
(c) Ultimate Lord of the Universe
(d) Supreme Being

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

4. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?
(a) Creation of mankind
(b) Birth of God
(c) Life and death
(d) Renewal and spiritual healing

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following religions is the only one to portray the serpent as seducer?

2. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.

3. When the Jews were in Babylon their God was ____________.

4. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?

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

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