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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. In the Buddhist and Upanishad traditions, God assumes what gender?
(a) Male
(b) None
(c) Neither female or male, but is both
(d) Female

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best definition of a myth?

2. Of which general religion is Campbell?

3. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?

4. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?

5. How does Campbell indicate all love affairs will end?

(see the answer key)

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