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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. What is the focus of Chapter 2?
(a) Origin of myths and mythic images
(b) Interaction of individuals
(c) Birth's role in mythology
(d) Marriage

2. The prehistoric cave paintings in Southwest France are an example of ______________________.
(a) how traditions were shared throughout time
(b) the role of the artist in recording myths
(c) how traditions and ideas are shared across cultures
(d) the role of shamans in recording myths

3. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.
(a) How God has changed over time
(b) The story of the life of Jesus
(c) The Judeo-Christian concept of God
(d) the historical account of events

4. How many creatures does Aristophanes tell were created at the beginning of time?
(a) 2
(b) 1
(c) 4
(d) 3

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following could be considered an example of a paramount modern social institution?

3. All mythologies indicate that the idea of God is unknowable and is the what?

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

5. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?

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