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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. The first section of this chapter is "The Crossing of the _________ Threshold."

2. Whose attempt to rescue his sister from the underworld failed, causing him to be pursued by demons?

3. In spite of humanity's fondness for happy endings, [life] has only one ending - what is it?

4. The division between the God of the Old Testament and the God in the New Testament further brings up the idea of __________.

5. What is the ultimate example of #82?

Short Essay Questions

1. What example does Campbell use to show the fact that dreams of contemporary individuals seem to play out stories from classical myths?

2. What occurs as a result of the encounter with the Father?

3. What does Campbell suggest is the ultimate point of the Hero's journey?

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

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

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

7. What are archetypes?

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

9. Summarize "The Atonement with the Father."

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One contradiction Campbell seems to make is that while there is an overall striving towards being above this world, there is also a need for balance and duality.

Part 1: How can the "real" world and the spirit world coexist in balance? That is, how can both exist without one being greater than the other?

Part 2: Does the physical side of existence need to be denied in order to gain enlightenment? Why or why not?

Part 3: What does Campbell seem to be saying about the idea of being a Hero in today's times?

Essay Topic 2

The threshold is the step that a Hero must take in order to truly begin his/her journey.

Part 1: Define the idea of a threshold in the Hero's Journey.

Part 2: Why is it imperative that the Hero pass the first threshold?

Part 3: Cite at least 2 examples of thresholds that heroes have crossed.

Essay Topic 3

As the Hero continues the journey, there are a number of different ways he is tested.

Part 1: List at least 2 of the steps along the Hero's journey that test the Hero.

Part 2: Describe these steps in detail. What does the Hero face? Why?

Part 3: Why are these steps turning points for the Hero?

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