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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 kind of experiences did Campbell say led to rapture?

2. Where did Campbell say most Western religions came from?

3. What did Campbell say metaphors described?

4. Who did Campbell compare Roman Catholic priests to when talking about the translation of Mass?

5. Who asked Campbell about what he thought was a lie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the difference cited between gurus and Arthurian knights?

2. What did Campbell say came of tragic situations?

3. How did scholars and theologians differ when studying metaphor?

4. What did the yin-yang represent?

5. What did Campbell say Westerners were yearning for?

6. Where did Campbell say most Western religions came from?

7. What did Shive personify?

8. When did Campbell start talking about his ideas of myth being a lie?

9. What did Campbell say was the fourth function of metaphor?

10. What was the metaphor used by Paul to describe the crucifixion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did medieval writers differ from modern writers, and what impact does this have on the two styles of literature?

Essay Topic 2

How did Astrology affect the medieval culture, and what was the Church's stance on this belief?

Essay Topic 3

What was the significance of the title of the book, and what role did it play in the telling of this interesting history?

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