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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Leeming describe cosmogonies?
(a) As nostalgic.
(b) As ritual.
(c) As sacramental.
(d) As prophetic.

2. Which narrative is not an aspect of cosmogony?
(a) The fall from the state of perfection or grace.
(b) Explanation of natural phenomena.
(c) How the universe was developed.
(d) The creation of humankind.

3. How does Leeming describe the mythic concern with creation?
(a) As a metaphor for storytelling.
(b) As a metaphor for history.
(c) As a metaphor for maturity.
(d) As a metaphor for birth.

4. What reconciliation does Leeming say the Greeks' creation myths described?
(a) The reconciliation between warring brothers.
(b) The reconciliation between ancient and modern ideas.
(c) The reconciliation between male and female principles.
(d) The reconciliation between warring fathers and sons.

5. Where did the first creation story Leeming cites come from?
(a) Germany.
(b) India.
(c) Greece.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leeming say was the central organizing principle of the Christian Creation myth?

2. What is cosmogony?

3. When was the New Testament book of Revelation likely composed?

4. To what does Leeming say the oldest myth refers?

5. How does Leeming define cosmic myth?

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