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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is an intrinsic part of society's culture?

2. Which of the following is the best definition for the term "sanctify" as used in the following sentence: "They sanctify their own local landscape."

3. Which specific cathedral does Campbell indicate he has visited numerous times?

4. Campbell indicates the Bible describes the evolution of _______________.

5. Meditation of the yogis in the Himalayas leads each individual to _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How have myths helped Campbell?

2. What is the Christian tradition the only one to portray?

3. What happens when individuals share their dreams with others?

4. What happens with the coming of the planting cycle?

5. What does the architecture of a city express?

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

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

8. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about current American society?

9. What do Campbell and Moyers identify the Holy Land as?

10. What do hunting rituals have in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Do you believe there are new myths in our current society? If yes, describe them in detail. If not, why do you think this is the case?

Essay Topic 2

Do you agree with Campbell's assertion that man's view of God depends on the encompassing culture? Why or Why not? How do missionaries play into this idea?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing how myths and legends are necessary in modern society. Are they taught enough? In what ways are they currently used in schools?

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