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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. What did Campbell say was an underlying definition of Mythology?
(a) The root of actual knowledge.
(b) An explanation of mysteries.
(c) Past references.
(d) Other people's religion.

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

3. What was Kennedy's occupation?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Editor.
(c) Publisher.
(d) Writer.

4. Who began the cycle of the patriarchs?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Adam.
(c) Moses.
(d) Isaac.

5. Who was the first infant to be adopted into a royal family?
(a) Moses.
(b) Jacob.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Set.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which country held some agricultural mythology?

2. Which of Arthur's knights suggested going separately into the forest?

3. How did Campbell say religious metaphors should be understood?

4. What about the world did Navajos often meditate over?

5. How did Campbell define transcendence?

(see the answer key)

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