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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. How does Campbell indicate all love affairs will end?
(a) No acceptance by society
(b) Marriage
(c) Disappointment
(d) Love

2. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.
(a) perception and perseverance
(b) external imaging and society rules
(c) an individual's internal image and those of society manifested in external forms
(d) an individual's internal image and society rules

3. 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

4. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term contradictory?
(a) Similar
(b) Regular
(c) Opposing
(d) Consistent

5. What is the end of the inward journey?
(a) To find God in the subconscious is part of all religions.
(b) God is in each of us.
(c) God can look inside of us to see our ideals.
(d) God is not inside us, but rather an outsider.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. On what topic does Campbell open the discussion in Chapter 3?

4. Which of the following is an intrinsic part of society's culture?

5. How can a myth or ritual be preserved to the changing environment or social conditions of the culture?

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