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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 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. What did Campbell say had to happen for a heart to awaken?
(a) All of these.
(b) Find compassion.
(c) Seek for meaning.
(d) Identify with others.

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

4. What was the intermediate institution for Jews?
(a) A covenant.
(b) A feast.
(c) A synagogue.
(d) A mystical union with God.

5. What level did Hinduism strive to deal with?
(a) The thine level.
(b) The think level.
(c) The thou level.
(d) The then level.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What should well-functioning mythologies produce?

3. How did Campbell describe dreams?

4. What did Campbell compare metaphors to?

5. How many functions did Campbell say Mythology served?

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