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

2. What did the yin yang represent?
(a) All things being separated.
(b) All things being part of one process.
(c) The life span of a God.
(d) The connection of good and bad.

3. What did Campbell say metaphors described?
(a) The mind.
(b) The soul.
(c) The outer world.
(d) The visions of the past.

4. What caused the fall of the Medieval society, according to Campbell?
(a) The leaders died.
(b) The beliefs were questioned.
(c) The ideas were proved wrong.
(d) The young generation was proud.

5. What did Campbell say Medieval society was based on?
(a) Fall and Redemption.
(b) Good and Evil.
(c) Repentance and Hope.
(d) Compassion and Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the intermediate institution for Jews?

2. What kind of conquerors were always found in Hebrew scriptures?

3. What level did Hinduism strive to deal with?

4. What did Campbell say was the second function served by Mythology?

5. How did Campbell describe meditation?

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