The Hero with a Thousand Faces Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Hero with a Thousand Faces Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 111 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Every individual member of the human race has a responsibility to become a __________.

2. On which ritual from Christianity does Campbell focus his efforts?

3. What is Campbell really saying is endless in terms of its process?

4. Over time, the ______ myths have evolved to incorporate symbols and meanings more relevant to those who hear them.

5. It can be dangerous to to interpret myths solely as _______ of historical events and circumstances.

Short Essay Questions

1. Campbell goes into detail about the relationship between what two things?

2. Why can't myths be compared directly to dreams?

3. Summarize "The Matrix of Destiny."

4. What does Campbell do in "The Keys"?

5. What is death portrayed as, according to Campbell?

6. How is the freedom won from the malice of the monster symbolized as?

7. What does Campbell say happens when the poetry of myth is interpreted as biography, history, or science?

8. Summarize "Transformations of the Hero" and "The Primordial Hero and the Human."

9. What occurs in "The Master of the Two Worlds"?

10. What is the "universal round"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea of archetypes seems to provide the main support for Campbell's ideas about myths and their importance.

Part 1: Define the concept of the archetype.

Part 2: Who created the concept of the archetype and for what purpose?

Part 3: What are some of the archetypes that were created by this person?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of an innermost cave creates the first victory for the Hero in their journey.

Part 1: Describe the idea of the innermost cave.

Part 2: What is the importance of the innermost cave for the Hero's journey.

Part 3: Cite at least two examples of innermost caves that a Hero has encountered in myth or in stories.

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