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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. Which of the following is the best synonym for motif as used in the following sentence: "The motifs of creation and death occurred in both Catholic and American Indian myths."
(a) Pattern
(b) Theme
(c) Logo
(d) Design

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

3. Which of the following could be considered an example of a paramount modern social institution?
(a) Birth
(b) Job status
(c) Marriage
(d) Death

4. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?
(a) Ideas about changing ancient myths
(b) History of the human race
(c) Universality and evolution of myths through history
(d) Doctoral thesis

5. To what does Campbell compare the caves with cave drawings?
(a) Historical records
(b) Primitive oral stories
(c) Famous paintings by the great artists
(d) Cathedrals

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best definition of a myth?

2. Which of the following is the best synonym for the term contradictory?

3. How many creatures does Aristophanes tell were created at the beginning of time?

4. Campbell say that dreams are a manifestation of ____________________.

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

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