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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. The goal is an ultimate reunion between physical and _________ worlds.

2. The process through which humanity emerges and returns to that from which it emerged is called the ______ cycle.

3. In reference to the Hero, Campbell writes, "...the Law lives in him with his unreserved __________."

4. Whose example of centuries long sleep does Campbell use?

5. The place of the Hero's ____....is the mid-point or navel of the world.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Campbell suggest every individual member of the human race has a responsibility to do?

2. Summarize "The Crossing of the Return Threshold."

3. What does the "Shape-shifter" point out?

4. Over time, what has happened to core myths, according to Campbell?

5. Summarize "Within Space - Life."

6. Where is the place of the Hero's birth?

7. Summarize "Out of the Void - Space."

8. Summarize "The Matrix of Destiny."

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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