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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 3, Sections 4, 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose temptation and transcendence does Campbell discuss in this section?
(a) David
(b) Jesus
(c) Common man
(d) Buddha

2. Which fairy tale does Campbell choose to use in the beginning of this section?
(a) Three Little Pigs
(b) The Frog Prince
(c) Sleeping Beauty
(d) Hansel and Gretel

3. The Hero's journey begins by "descending, either intentionally or unintentionally, into the crooked lanes of his own spiritual _________."
(a) Map
(b) Labyrinth
(c) Mystery
(d) Understanding

4. What is the wild and careless, inexhaustible joy of life invincible?
(a) Joy
(b) Comedy
(c) Lust
(d) Rapture

5. What is a narrative form anchored in the pain and fear of that ultimate truth of death?
(a) Joy
(b) Tragedy
(c) Happiness
(d) Frustration

Short Answer Questions

1. What Oriental philosophy corresponds with the idea of duality?

2. Who is the androgynous figure Campbell reveals from Christianity?

3. What is the ultimate boon for the Hero?

4. The perilous journey [of the hero] was a labor not of attainment, but of ___________."

5. The Hero has two problems when he returns. One problem is that he needs to present what he has learned to those who ___________ his message.

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