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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI, The Gift of the Goddess.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What complaint do Campbell and Moyers repeat in Chapter 5?
(a) There are too many myths in our society.
(b) Schools do not teach enough mythology.
(c) Modern society does not have adequate myths for the youth.
(d) Youth no longer believes in myths.

2. All mythologies indicate that the idea of God is unknowable and is the what?
(a) Ultimate goal
(b) Beyond nature
(c) Ultimate mystery
(d) Ultimate explanation

3. What do all of the hunting rituals have in common?
(a) The notion of appeasement for taking the life of a wild creature
(b) Sustainable source of food
(c) Changing environment or social conditions
(d) Elements of cooperation between hunter and prey

4. What is the architecture of a city an expression of in a society?
(a) Universal sanctification
(b) Spiritual powers
(c) Sacred places
(d) Spiritual tenets

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an important component in the development of mythology?

2. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?

3. Whose legend does Campbell recall which is in a similar vein to Sir Gawain's legend?

4. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?

5. Where was the physical scope of Biblical mythology?

(see the answer key)

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