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

2. Who asked Campbell about what he thought was a lie?
(a) An editor.
(b) A radio host.
(c) A student.
(d) A newspaper reporter.

3. How did Campbell describe meditation?
(a) All of these.
(b) Discursive.
(c) Transcending.
(d) Inspirational.

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

5. What country did Campbell talk about at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Turkey.
(b) Iran.
(c) England.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Campbell say separated believers from atheists?

2. What was ignored when metaphors were taken literally?

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

4. What did Campbell say about the two neighboring lands of the country talked about in Chapter 2?

5. What did Campbell say metaphors described?

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