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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 did Campbell say was an underlying definition of Mythology?
(a) Past references.
(b) An explanation of mysteries.
(c) Other people's religion.
(d) The root of actual knowledge.

2. What kind of Medieval man was hesitant to trust Mother Nature?
(a) Desert nomads.
(b) Romans.
(c) Pagans.
(d) Christians.

3. What did old images have to be freed of to impart truth, according to Campbell?
(a) Literal definitions.
(b) Grammar.
(c) Facts.
(d) Past usage.

4. What did Campbell say separated believers from atheists?
(a) Their trust in religion.
(b) Their belief in metaphor.
(c) Their faithful hearts.
(d) Their need for religion.

5. Where was it written that the Kingdom of God would spread unseen?
(a) The Book of Paul.
(b) The Book of James.
(c) The Book of Revelation.
(d) The Book of Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of book was Kings?

2. Why was Paul's teaching in Corinth accepted?

3. What kind of creator was common in Indian mythology?

4. What did Jesus not fear in his life, according to Campbell?

5. What did Mythology teach people to respect?

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