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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the central figure in the second example offered by Campbell, in relation to this person encountering a series of obstacles and is aided by a wise old man along the way?
(a) Female accountant
(b) Female musician
(c) Male alcoholic
(d) Male philosopher

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

4. Who journeyed to the land of timelessness, learned much and came back on the back of a mystical horse?
(a) Kenneth
(b) Osidian
(c) Oisin
(d) Devin

5. Heroes in what tend to bring enlightenment to the community?
(a) Scrolls
(b) Wars
(c) Family stories
(d) Fairy tales

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the person associated with journeying to find the Golden Fleece?

2. The Hero is often endowed with the ability to pass back and forth between ______________.

3. Over time, the ______ myths have evolved to incorporate symbols and meanings more relevant to those who hear them.

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

5. What does Campbell say the archetypal image of God might be?

(see the answer key)

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