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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 describe the slaughter of the buffalo herds by the white man in the nineteenth century?
(a) Sacrilege
(b) Profane
(c) A lie
(d) Unheard of

2. Of which general religion is Campbell?
(a) Christian
(b) Jewish
(c) Muslim
(d) Buddhist

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

4. Campbell indicates that it is possible for contradictory versions of a myth can exist in the _______ culture.
(a) same
(b) opposing
(c) alternate
(d) differing

5. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?
(a) Renewal and spiritual healing
(b) Creation of mankind
(c) Life and death
(d) Birth of God

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A myth embraces both of the following: ______________________.

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

4. How does Campbell indicate all love affairs will end?

5. What part of myths are an unchanging part of mankind's experience?

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