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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. Throughout all myths and stories of the world, there is a central _______.

2. The Hero's journey begins by "descending, either intentionally or unintentionally, into the crooked lanes of his own spiritual _________."

3. What is NOT a symbol of this central item, as referenced in #25 and #26?

4. In the section, "Rescue from _________," the Hero is unable or unwilling to leave the place to which he's journeyed.

5. What kind of preacher was the author of the quote at the beginning of this chapter and section?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are archetypes?

3. What is the main idea of the "Tragedy and Comedy" section?

4. What is the duality as Campbell sees it in Christianity?

5. Describe the Hero as Campbell sees this character.

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

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

8. What is the main concept behind the section "The World Navel"?

9. How does Campbell describe the world navel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One contradiction Campbell seems to make is that while there is an overall striving towards being above this world, there is also a need for balance and duality.

Part 1: How can the "real" world and the spirit world coexist in balance? That is, how can both exist without one being greater than the other?

Part 2: Does the physical side of existence need to be denied in order to gain enlightenment? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does Campbell seem to be saying about the idea of being a Hero in today's times?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of the myth is the underlying theme and motivation of this book, "The Hero with a Thousand Faces."

Part 1: Define the idea of a myth.

Part 2: How are myths used in cultures today and in the past?

Part 3: What is the observation Campbell makes about myths as they are told across cultures and time periods?

Essay Topic 3

The journey of the hero is the way Campbell shows the reader how myths can be linked to each other in their content and structure.

Part 1: Name and describe the first stage of the Hero's journey.

Part 2: What is the significance of this stage?

Part 3: What are some examples of myths that describe this starting point?

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