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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Campbell describe the slaughter of the buffalo herds by the white man in the nineteenth century?
(a) Profane
(b) Sacrilege
(c) Unheard of
(d) A lie

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

4. Under what condition is death discussed by Campbell?
(a) The condition of mankind's understanding of death
(b) The condition of life after death
(c) The condition of birth and death being the cycle of life
(d) The condition of God's role in death

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the Eucharist believed to be in the Christian religion?

3. In what time period were the Sumerian seals documented?

4. What kind of powers did plains dwellers attribute to animals and plants?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the architecture of a city express?

2. What did the Roman Catholic Church do which is an example of ritual evolution?

3. What do the Navaho hogans include?

4. What do all mythologies have in common?

5. How have myths helped Campbell?

6. What is Campbell's and Moyers' stance on the subject of ritual of marriage?

7. What are the rituals concerned with after the society has shifted from hunters to farmers?

8. How does Campbell describe his upbringing?

9. What happens when different cultures expand their spheres of influence and come into contact with each other?

10. What is an integral part of the myths of creation?

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