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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what time period were the Sumerian seals documented?
(a) 3500 AD
(b) 4000 BC
(c) 3500 BC
(d) 2000 BC

3. The monster who devours himself until only his face is left becomes a symbol of the ____________.
(a) Face of Heaven
(b) Face of God
(c) Face of saviors
(d) Face of Glory

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

5. How can a myth or ritual be preserved to the changing environment or social conditions of the culture?
(a) Oral traditions
(b) Adapting
(c) Religious ceremonies
(d) Written dialogue

6. Where was the physical scope of Biblical mythology?
(a) Rome and Italy
(b) North America
(c) Far East
(d) Middle East

7. Which of the following is another name for Mexico City?
(a) Torreon
(b) Tenochtitlan
(c) Toluca
(d) Guadalajara

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

9. Which of the following cities is an example of the importance of architecture as an expression of spiritual tenets?
(a) Salt Lake City
(b) New York City
(c) Mexico City
(d) Kansas City

10. What does Campbell say that architecture forms in Western Society?
(a) Symbols of representing spiritual principles
(b) Surprising use of places of worship in a society
(c) Architecture's importance to religion
(d) Tangible records of history and transformation

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

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

13. What caused the concept of God to become more of a world savior by the Jews?
(a) The Crusades
(b) Roman conquering of many different lands
(c) Hebrews fighting with the Romans
(d) Hebrews becoming a major force in the East Mediterranean region

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes the main idea of this text?

3. Whose legends are in direct contrast to the idea that man is superior to animals?

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

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

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