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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 Hero characters discover new _________ inside that which swallowed them.

2. What does Campbell say all cities build in order to represent the idea of this central area?

3. What joins at this central area as described in #28?

4. What is the term for experiences, ideas, or beliefs that differ in species from individual to individual and culture to culture, but which in their broadest outlines manifest basic human truths?

5. Who agrees to come to the rescue of the princess?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the psychological weapons a Hero might use to get back the obstacle that lies in his path at the start?

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

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

4. Summarize the concept of "The Ultimate Boon."

5. What is the main content of the section, "The Hero and the God"?

6. What happens when the Hero is a young woman? How does "The Meeting with the Goddess" take place?

7. Describe the idea of "Refusal of the Call."

8. What is the main idea of "The Woman as the Temptress"?

9. Describe the content of "The Belly of the Whale."

10. What is the shimenawa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the Hero finds what he/she is looking for, it is a great moment of power.

Part 1: Describe the possible things that a Hero might find as they overcome obstacles and prove victorious.

Part 2: What is the importance of the Hero's victory?

Part 3: If the victory does not create a tangible prize, what does a Hero have to show for his troubles?

Essay Topic 2

The reluctance of the Hero is something all of us can understand.

Part 1: Describe the idea of the Hero's reluctance to be a hero.

Part 2: What is the significance of this reluctance?

Part 3: Describe at least 2 examples of stories in which the Hero is reluctant.

Essay Topic 3

The encouragement of the Hero by someone older and wiser seems to be a necessary part of the Hero's journey as well.

Part 1: Describe the step of the Hero's Journey in which the wise old man or woman comes to help.

Part 2: Why is it necessary for the Hero to have this help?

Part 3: Give at least 2 examples of wise old people that have helped heroes along the way of their journey.

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