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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 2, Sections 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What might the Hero be known as?
(a) The answer to the world's problems
(b) The classic protagonist
(c) The weak child
(d) The ultimate archetype

2. ________ in the picture language of mythology represents the totality of what can be known.
(a) Woman
(b) Spirit
(c) World navel
(d) Man

3. In spite of humanity's fondness for happy endings, [life] has only one ending - what is it?
(a) Peace
(b) Death
(c) Sadness
(d) Nothingness

4. The Hero encounters a series of ______ that must be overcome in order for his journey to continue.
(a) Tests
(b) Riddles
(c) Mountains
(d) Challenges

5. What is the goal of the Hero's journey?
(a) Union
(b) Peace
(c) Commitment
(d) To win

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the person/character/animal which announces the beginning of the journey?

2. What is this transcendent source worthy of, according to Campbell?

3. Whose serenity, peace and transcendence does Campbell seem to say is ideal?

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

5. Who is often portrayed as being one with his spouse, Shakti?

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