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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III, The First StoryTellers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where can the myths and legends of the hunters and gatherers be found?
(a) Through written stories
(b) In the Bible
(c) Cave paintings and rock art
(d) Songs and stories

2. Under what condition is death discussed by Campbell?
(a) The condition of life after death
(b) The condition of birth and death being the cycle of life
(c) The condition of mankind's understanding of death
(d) The condition of God's role in death

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

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

5. What caused the concept of God to become more of a world savior by the Jews?
(a) Hebrews fighting with the Romans
(b) Roman conquering of many different lands
(c) The Crusades
(d) Hebrews becoming a major force in the East Mediterranean region

Short Answer Questions

1. Campbell tells Moyers that myths have helped him deal with _____________________________.

2. What does Campbell call the cave paintings?

3. Whose legends are in direct contrast to the idea that man is superior to animals?

4. Which of the following is not part of the notion of appeasement for taking the life of a wild creature according to Campbell?

5. In the Pawnee legend, how does Tirawa tell man he will show himself?

(see the answer key)

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