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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. It is indeed the Hero's responsibility to accept that part of himself and to become the _________.
(a) Warrior
(b) Father
(c) Mother
(d) Mystery

2. What is the ultimate example of #82?
(a) Christ's acension
(b) Confucius' writings
(c) Moses' journey
(d) Buddha's enlightenment

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

4. What is a celebration and manifestation of the joyous truth that exists alongside the pain of life?
(a) Comedy
(b) Blessing energy
(c) Laughter
(d) Prankster actions

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. What kind of maiden exposes herself to danger in a quest for porcupine quills?

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

3. What does the Hero encounter if he does not do the bidding of the God or Goddess?

4. Many contemporary religions are __________ manifestations of the same central figure system.

5. What is the center, a source from which all truth flows?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the atonement such an important stage for the Hero's Journey?

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

3. What is the shimenawa?

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

5. Describe the Hero as Campbell sees this character.

6. Summarize the content of "The Magic Flight."

7. Describe the idea of "Refusal of the Call."

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

9. What happens in "The Refusal of the Return"?

10. List at least two examples of how the world navel has been portrayed in myths, according to Campbell.

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