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

2. What is the Jewish name for God?
(a) Jehoveh.
(b) Father.
(c) Rabboni.
(d) Yaweh.

3. What did Eckhart say was the best thing God did for man?
(a) Inspired leaders.
(b) Wrote the Bible.
(c) Was a man himself.
(d) Sent his son.

4. What did Campbell say separated believers from atheists?
(a) Their faithful hearts.
(b) Their need for religion.
(c) Their trust in religion.
(d) Their belief in metaphor.

5. What was said to have cut short experiences?
(a) Fear.
(b) Preconceptions.
(c) Devotion.
(d) Repentance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Campbell say religion was often mistaken for?

2. How many functions did Campbell say Mythology served?

3. Who saw religion as a protection from experience?

4. What did Campbell say almost all religions have in common?

5. How did Campbell describe meditation?

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