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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Symbols of the Judeo-Christian Tradition.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the form of the Upanishads God?
(a) The Sun.
(b) The Soul.
(c) The Ocean.
(d) The Earth.

2. Who asked Campbell about what he thought was a lie?
(a) A radio host.
(b) A newspaper reporter.
(c) A student.
(d) An editor.

3. Who was the first infant to be adopted into a royal family?
(a) Jacob.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Set.
(d) Moses.

4. What did Campbell say the Bible was a depiction of?
(a) The way to manage society.
(b) The battle between good and evil.
(c) A good world falling.
(d) A journey of the soul.

5. What kind of religion was seen as a protection from experience?
(a) Ritualistic.
(b) Agnostic.
(c) Christian.
(d) Formal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Campbell compare metaphors to?

2. What should well-functioning mythologies produce?

3. What did Campbell say metaphors described?

4. Why did educated men misread ancient texts?

5. What level did Hinduism strive to deal with?

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