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

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

3. How many functions did Campbell say Mythology served?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

5. What did Mythology teach people to respect?
(a) History.
(b) Mysteries.
(c) Gods.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Campbell say separated believers from atheists?

2. What was said to have cut short experiences?

3. What was the intermediate institution for Christians?

4. Who saw religion as a protection from experience?

5. What did Campbell say most Western religions caused?

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