The Power of Myth Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Power of Myth Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 103 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Campbell call the cave paintings?
(a) Spiritual Life
(b) Awakenings
(c) Cultural transitions
(d) Landscapes of the soul

3. Which of the following is not part of the notion of appeasement for taking the life of a wild creature according to Campbell?
(a) Continuation of the cycle
(b) Cooperation
(c) Food
(d) Prey returning to life

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

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

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

7. What do Campbell and Moyers claim has led to a lack of awareness of mythological foundations of western society's heritage?
(a) Modernization
(b) Social pageantry
(c) Exclusion of classical studies
(d) Technology

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

9. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?
(a) They portray universal and eternal truths about mankind.
(b) They allow for cultural norms to be explored by generations living them.
(c) They provide truths only about specific cultures and societies.
(d) They represent the norms of specific generations.

10. The accounts of legends in Africa all highlight the basic relationship between _________________.
(a) life and death
(b) hunters and prey
(c) people and God
(d) religious leaders and God

11. With what do the invaders replace the temple to the Sun?
(a) Temple to the Moon
(b) Nothing, they left the temples intact
(c) Statue of Christ
(d) Catholic Cathedral

12. What part of myths are an unchanging part of mankind's experience?
(a) Myths about burial rituals
(b) Myths about birth
(c) Myths about human development
(d) Myths about death and dying

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

14. Which of the following cannot be divorced from a specific culture and environment from the time it occurs?
(a) Mythology
(b) Religion
(c) Rituals
(d) Writing of a historical nature

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Mexico City have great temples and considered a sacred city?

3. What is the end of the inward journey?

4. What does Campbell state about sacred places?

5. The prehistoric cave paintings in Southwest France are an example of ______________________.

(see the answer keys)

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