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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Our Notions of God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the phrase "tat tvam asi" come from?
(a) The Brahmims.
(b) The Buddhists.
(c) Confuscious.
(d) The Khoran.

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

3. What did Campbell say most Western religions caused?
(a) Estrangement.
(b) Alienation.
(c) All of these.
(d) Judgment.

4. What should well-functioning mythologies produce?
(a) Awe.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) All of these.
(d) Understanding.

5. What did Campbell say was the fourth function served by Mythology?
(a) Alligning consciousness to the mysteries of the universe.
(b) Perceiving the mystery of time and space.
(c) Carrying individuals through life's crises.
(d) Supporting moral order in society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Campbell say concentrated on the concrete meaning of metaphors?

2. How did Campbell describe meditation?

3. What did half of the people in religion say was truth?

4. Who asked Campbell about what he thought was a lie?

5. What did the other half of people in religion say about what half of the people said was truth?

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