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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Question Period.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were there ancient drawings of Jesus with an animal head?
(a) It was a common misconception of the time.
(b) It denoted him as a Jew.
(c) It was symbolic of strength.
(d) It was an insult to Christians.

2. What did Campbell say about the two neighboring lands of the country talked about in Chapter 2?
(a) The religious background was amazing.
(b) The beliefs were radically different.
(c) The peace was caused by belief in mythology.
(d) The conflicts were all started over legends.

3. What kind of experiences did Campbell say led to rapture?
(a) Happy.
(b) Occupational.
(c) Tragic.
(d) Exhorbitant.

4. Who, besides the Jews, believed in a Promised Land?
(a) The Buddhists.
(b) The Navajos.
(c) The Russians.
(d) The Hindus.

5. Which of Arthur's knights suggested going separately into the forest?
(a) Lancelot.
(b) Morgaine.
(c) Galahad.
(d) Gawain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mithra's cult flourish?

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

3. What did Medieval festivals often correlate with?

4. What did Campbell say scholars missed when studying facts?

5. What did Campbell say every man had to follow?

(see the answer key)

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