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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a narrative form anchored in the pain and fear of that ultimate truth of death?

2. Whose withdrawal from the world and the violence of her brother came to an end as a result of a plea from both her fellow gods and from humanity?

3. Who is often portrayed as being one with his spouse, Shakti?

4. Which god drove people mad if they gave him any trouble?

5. When the Hero has done what the God or Goddess has asked, what does he receive in return?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Campbell describe the world navel?

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

3. What are some of the psychological weapons a Hero might use to get back the obstacle that lies in his path at the start?

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

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

6. Summarize "The Rescue from Without."

7. Describe what happens in "The Meeting with the Goddess."

8. Describe the idea of "The Call to Adventure."

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

10. How did cities note the presence of a world navel in their construction and layout?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the end, the Hero needs to share what he has learned and what he has gained.

Part 1: Why does the Hero need to share what he has learned or gained from his journey?

Part 2: With whom does the Hero have to share this newfound wisdom?

Part 3: Why is this an important part of the journey of the Hero?

Essay Topic 2

The nature of duality is one that Campbell returns to again and again.

Part 1: Define the concept of duality. What does it mean?

Part 2: Describe at least 3 stories/myths in which Campbell notes duality.

Part 3: What does Campbell seem to be saying about duality as it relates to myth?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of the woman as the temptress doesn't always satisfy those who consider themselves to be feminists.

Part 1: Define what Campbell means by the "woman as the temptress."

Part 2: Is this idea disrespectful of women? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why is this section included as a part of the Hero's Journey?

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