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

2. What is the simple answer to why the Hero would want to return to a world after his journey?
(a) It's necessary.
(b) It's part of the book.
(c) There is no simple answer.
(d) It's impossible to avoid.

3. What is the purpose of baptism, at least on its surface?
(a) Create a fresh start
(b) Wash away original sin
(c) Bring person into the church
(d) Help the church recognize that person

4. Over time, the ______ myths have evolved to incorporate symbols and meanings more relevant to those who hear them.
(a) Worthwhile
(b) Relevant
(c) Popular
(d) Core

5. Who destroyed the civilizations of the race that had conquered his own?
(a) King Sargon
(b) King Barbar
(c) King Sanloy
(d) King Alphonsus

Short Answer Questions

1. Death is the opportunity for ______ with the Unmoved Mover.

2. What kind of element is the fire of the ritual in #125?

3. The spouse of the mother universe is the ____________.

4. What is the first effect of the cosmogonic emanations of universal power?

5. In reference to the Hero, Campbell writes, "...the Law lives in him with his unreserved __________."

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the "universal round"?

2. What occurs in "The Master of the Two Worlds"?

3. What is the end of the life in the universe portrayed as in this section?

4. Summarize "The Universal Round."

5. What does Campbell do in "The Keys"?

6. Why can't myths be compared directly to dreams?

7. Over time, what has happened to core myths, according to Campbell?

8. Summarize "The Crossing of the Return Threshold."

9. Summarize "Out of the Void - Space."

10. What does Campbell stress about the idea of symbols?

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