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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 were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?
(a) They were often lost and not handed down
(b) Rituals only
(c) Oral traditions only
(d) Rituals and oral traditions

2. Which of the following religions is the only one to portray the serpent as seducer?
(a) Christian
(b) Muslim
(c) Jewish
(d) Buddha

3. Which of the following is not part of the notion of appeasement for taking the life of a wild creature according to Campbell?
(a) Food
(b) Cooperation
(c) Prey returning to life
(d) Continuation of the cycle

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

5. How have myths helped Campbell view his body?
(a) The reality of life and death
(b) Understanding about life and death
(c) As a vehicle of consciousness
(d) As an invisible plane

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the first storytellers?

2. How many creation myths does Campbell share from the Bible?

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

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

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

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