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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 two trees did Paul see a connection between?
(a) The tree of knowledge and the tree of evil.
(b) The tree of life and the tree of death.
(c) The tree of the Fall and the tree of the Cross.
(d) The tree of the Crucifixion and the tree of life.

2. What country did Campbell enjoy visiting the most?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Iran.
(c) Japan.
(d) Italy.

3. Why did educated men misread ancient texts?
(a) They thought myths were lies.
(b) They took symbols at face value.
(c) They only had half the language.
(d) They did not understand the symbology.

4. What did Campbell say was the definition of God?
(a) The creator and master.
(b) A powerful being.
(c) One who gets tributed.
(d) There isn't one.

5. What did 'tat tvam asi' mean?
(a) Love is here.
(b) That is you.
(c) This will pass.
(d) God will rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the phrase "tat tvam asi" come from?

2. What were some clergy unable to interpret?

3. What did Campbell say promoted mathematics in education?

4. What did Campbell say made narratives complex?

5. What did Campbell say humans were to the Earth?

(see the answer key)

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