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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what does Campbell compare a cathedral?
(a) Soul
(b) Womb
(c) Animal
(d) Infant

3. In primitive societies, gods were often associated with ___________________.
(a) life and death situations
(b) actual objects
(c) unexplained events
(d) seasons

4. Meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas leads each individual to _______________________.
(a) provide time to reflect on life
(b) identify themselves with Shiva
(c) find God within himself/herself
(d) suspend thoughts and stress

5. Where was it especially common to find early societies assigning special powers to plants and animals?
(a) Low lands
(b) Near rivers or streams
(c) On plateaus or plains
(d) High places such as mountains

6. How is the snake (from the creation story) regarded in India?
(a) Serpent King
(b) Seducer
(c) Sacred animal
(d) Benevolently

7. In which of the following rituals is land orientation important to the Sioux?
(a) Planting
(b) Pipe smoking ceremony
(c) Wedding ceremony
(d) Church building

8. Which of the following is an intrinsic part of society's culture?
(a) Laws
(b) Religion
(c) Punishment
(d) Rules

9. What does Black Elk see in his vision?
(a) The annihilation of the buffalo
(b) The birth of a great Sioux leader
(c) Tragic fate for his people
(d) Peace between the Sioux and the white man

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

11. Who were the first storytellers?
(a) Gatherers
(b) Farmers
(c) Hunters
(d) Hunter-gatherers

12. Which specific cathedral does Campbell indicate he has visited numerous times?
(a) Canterbury
(b) Milan
(c) Chartres
(d) Cologne

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?

2. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

3. What does the birth of an individual become transformed into in myths and legends?

4. What is the best definition of a myth?

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

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