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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many saints chose to _____ while in deep communion with God, as opposing to preaching and sharing his word.

2. The Hero is on a journey towards _____ with the source of all things.

3. What is the connection that is actually being sought?

4. What is a narrative form anchored in the pain and fear of that ultimate truth of death?

5. What is the ultimate example of #82?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are archetypes?

2. How does Campbell describe the world navel?

3. Describe the idea of "The Call to Adventure."

4. List three examples that Campbell uses to show the Hero's journey.

5. What occurs as a result of the encounter with the Father?

6. What does Campbell suggest is the ultimate point of the Hero's journey?

7. What happens in "The Refusal of the Return"?

8. Describe the story Campbell uses to show the reader the beginning of the Hero's journey.

9. Summarize the content of "The Magic Flight."

10. What does Campbell offer as the ultimate example of unification with the source of all things in order to become like the Father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Campbell writes much about Christianity, though not always in the most favorable of light. Some have said this shows his lack of compassion for Christ-based faiths, but others disagree.

Part 1: Describe Christianity as Campbell examines it in this book.

Part 2: What does Campbell seem to say about Christian practices? Support your answers.

Part 3: Do you think Campbell approves of or disapproves of Christianity? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The idea that the Hero needing to be rescued from his journey is a surprising one to some readers.

Part 1: Describe the idea of the "Rescue from Without."

Part 2: Why is this section a necessary part of the description of the Hero's Journey?

Part 3: In showing that even heroes need to be rescued, what does this seem to say about the idea of a Hero?

Essay Topic 3

As the Hero continues the journey, there are a number of different ways he is tested.

Part 1: List at least 2 of the steps along the Hero's journey that test the Hero.

Part 2: Describe these steps in detail. What does the Hero face? Why?

Part 3: Why are these steps turning points for the Hero?

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