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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Experience of Religious Mystery.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Campbell say concentrated on the concrete meaning of metaphors?
(a) Scholars.
(b) Priests.
(c) Theologans.
(d) Children.

3. Why were Osiris and Set created?
(a) To explain the origin of the sun.
(b) To create respect for priests.
(c) So people could meditate on Jesus.
(d) To honor a great leader.

4. What must humans do to create new symbols in life?
(a) Look within themselves.
(b) Study the past.
(c) Anticipate the future.
(d) All of these.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Campbell say people cannot view at a glance?

2. What was ignored when metaphors were taken literally?

3. What did Campbell say most Western religions caused?

4. What did Mythology teach people to respect?

5. How did Campbell describe meditation?

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