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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?
(a) There are little references to Campbell's own personal experiences.
(b) There is little mention of mythology.
(c) There is little mention of eastern religions.
(d) There are no references to Moyers.

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

3. According to Campbell, what is the function of a mythology?
(a) To record history
(b) To provide a similar base for all parties upon which to live
(c) To punish those that deviate from society's norms
(d) To educate the young and give them a means to cope with life

4. On what topic does Campbell open the discussion in Chapter 3?
(a) Religion
(b) Hunters-gatherers
(c) Birth
(d) Human development

5. Modern churches are built like what according to Campbell?
(a) Skyscrapers
(b) Temples
(c) Office buildings
(d) Theatres

6. Western society studied the mythology of which of the following other cultures as part of its heritage?
(a) Roman
(b) Greek
(c) Greek and Roman
(d) Indian

7. What changed about God in the Judeo-Christian group of cultures from preceding societies?
(a) Gender from female to male
(b) Role
(c) Gender from male to female
(d) From a passive to a vengeful god

8. Which of the following is not one of the universal themes identified by Campbell?
(a) Death
(b) Reincarnation
(c) Identification of God
(d) Birth

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

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

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

12. Which of the following could be considered a vestige of an earlier Hunter-Gatherer myth?
(a) The Lamb of God who washes away the sins of the world
(b) The origin of maize from the Algonquin Indians
(c) The Polynesian legend of the origin of the coconut tree
(d) The Motif of a male inseminating mother earth

13. How many universal themes does Campbell identify?
(a) 2
(b) 7
(c) 4
(d) 5

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

15. In medieval times, what does Campbell indicate the clergy did to ordinary people?
(a) Preached
(b) Controlled
(c) Surprised
(d) Listened

Short Answer Questions

1. How were myths and legends handed down before the invention of writing?

2. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

3. What do all of the hunting rituals have in common?

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

5. What are two principal contributors to the preservation and evolution of myths?

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