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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 2, Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first section of this chapter is "The Crossing of the _________ Threshold."
(a) First
(b) Only
(c) Most Important
(d) Meaningless

2. What do we have to be shown if the Hero's goal of inspiring humanity is to be met?
(a) Frailty
(b) The truth
(c) Human success
(d) Mistakes

3. What was the origin of the story about the warrior who achieved enlightenment, returned to the world, saw that humans weren't ready for what he had to teach, and then withdrew into the spiritual world?
(a) Hindu
(b) Indian
(c) French
(d) Arabic

4. Swallowing, Campbell suggests, is a symbol of a kind of spiritual _______.
(a) Rebirth
(b) Death
(c) Revelation
(d) Understanding

5. The Hero is faced with the responsibility of returning what he has gained and __________ it with the world.
(a) Creating
(b) Experiencing
(c) Living
(d) Sharing

Short Answer Questions

1. Many Hero characters discover new _________ inside that which swallowed them.

2. What weapons impress the answer to #50 more than swords?

3. Which god drove people mad if they gave him any trouble?

4. By what are the Hero's first steps into the new world blocked?

5. How many types of journeys are available when the Hero decides to return?

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