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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many gods and goddesses comprised the Greek pantheon?
(a) 9.
(b) 3.
(c) 7.
(d) 12.

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

3. What does Leeming say myths describe with regard to individuals relating to the Supreme Being?
(a) Myths describe the rules that govern redemption and grace for humans.
(b) Myths describe the irreconcilable split that divides humans from the Supreme Being.
(c) Myths describe the state of formless perfection alongside the Supreme Being.
(d) Myths describe the innate unity of each individual with the Supreme Being.

4. Who was the sun god of Heliopolis?
(a) Apollo.
(b) Osiris.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Re or Atun.

5. What does Leeming say the Egyptian pantheon is centered on?
(a) Death and resurrection.
(b) The balance between free will and fate.
(c) Redemption.
(d) The possibility of self-fulfillment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leeming say the Great Mother personifies?

2. How does Leeming describe the Boshongo culture?

3. Where does Leeming say the Greek name Zeus comes from?

4. What does Leeming say the Roman pantheon is rife with?

5. What creation myth does Leeming say modern people favor?

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