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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which god drove people mad if they gave him any trouble?
(a) Pan
(b) Dionysius
(c) Zeus
(d) Apollo

2. Who gently kissed an old crone and was rewarded for his efforts?
(a) Tremulus
(b) Rodina
(c) Eonid
(d) Eochaid

3. What is ultimately glorious in life and in celebrations of love and beauty?
(a) Journey
(b) Time
(c) Peace
(d) Dedication

4. In many Hero stories, the Hero decides __________ after his journey.
(a) To return
(b) To die
(c) Not to return
(d) To find another journey

5. By what are the Hero's first steps into the new world blocked?
(a) Obstacles
(b) A Guardian
(c) A wall
(d) Spiritual doubt

Short Answer Questions

1. The Hero is faced with the responsibility of returning what he has gained and __________ it with the world.

2. What is the wild and careless, inexhaustible joy of life invincible?

3. Who is the person/character/animal which announces the beginning of the journey?

4. The archetypal truths found in the Hero's journey can inform and enlighten life, leading to understanding, that then might aid in leading to psycho-spiritual _________.

5. Many saints chose to _____ while in deep communion with God, as opposing to preaching and sharing his word.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the duality as Campbell sees it in Christianity?

2. How does Campbell describe the world navel?

3. What are the "inexhaustible energies" to which Campbell refers?

4. What is the main idea in "Apotheosis"?

5. What is the main idea of the "Tragedy and Comedy" section?

6. What is the main idea of "The Woman as the Temptress"?

7. Summarize the concept of "The Ultimate Boon."

8. Describe the content of "The Monomyth" - what does this section talk about and what does the reader learn?

9. Why does the Hero have to go through many trials?

10. List three examples that Campbell uses to show the Hero's journey.

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