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

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

3. 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

4. When do dreams become a part of society's myths?
(a) When people share the dreams and metaphors from the dreams
(b) When they act out a known society's myth
(c) When there are specific actions or symbols in the dreams
(d) When dreams are interpreted by psychologists

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is another name for Mexico City?

2. How have myths helped Campbell view his body?

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

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

5. How does Chapter 3 differ from the other chapters in this text?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to myths over time?

3. What do Neanderthal graves often include?

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

5. What do the Navaho hogans include?

6. What are some universal themes in myths that occur in all societies and all epochs?

7. In what way are the Assyrian temples similar to the Christian church?

8. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

9. On what is "The Power of Myth" based?

10. What is the underlying assumption regarding human development according to Campbell?

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