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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. Many Hero characters discover new _________ inside that which swallowed them.

2. All things, moral and ________, beautiful and ________ emerge from this central area.

3. What is the ultimate boon for the Hero?

4. The title of this section is "__________ with the Father."

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the idea of "The Crossing of the First Threshold."

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

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

5. What is the main concept behind the section "The World Navel"?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of archetypes seems to provide the main support for Campbell's ideas about myths and their importance.

Part 1: Define the concept of the archetype.

Part 2: Who created the concept of the archetype and for what purpose?

Part 3: What are some of the archetypes that were created by this person?

Essay Topic 2

When the Hero finds what he/she is looking for, it is a great moment of power.

Part 1: Describe the possible things that a Hero might find as they overcome obstacles and prove victorious.

Part 2: What is the importance of the Hero's victory?

Part 3: If the victory does not create a tangible prize, what does a Hero have to show for his troubles?

Essay Topic 3

The journey of the hero is the way Campbell shows the reader how myths can be linked to each other in their content and structure.

Part 1: Name and describe the first stage of the Hero's journey.

Part 2: What is the significance of this stage?

Part 3: What are some examples of myths that describe this starting point?

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