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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. What is the spiritual city, and thus center for those who practice the Muslim faith?

2. What was the origin of the story about the warrior who achieved enlightenment, returned to the world, saw that humans weren't ready for what he had to teach, and then withdrew into the spiritual world?

3. What weapons impress the answer to #50 more than swords?

4. The Native American priest calls this central area the absolute ________ of the land beneath the sky.

5. What is the ultimate boon for the Hero?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the content of "The Monomyth" - what does this section talk about and what does the reader learn?

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

4. Summarize "The Rescue from Without."

5. What are the "inexhaustible energies" to which Campbell refers?

6. Why is the atonement such an important stage for the Hero's Journey?

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

8. What is the main idea in "Apotheosis"?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Being consumed by the belly of the whale is a part of the Hero's Journey.

Part 1: Describe what Campbell means by being in the "belly of the whale."

Part 2: What is the importance of this step of the journey?

Part 3: Is there any way to avoid being in the belly of the whale? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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