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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 the connection that is actually being sought?

2. The Hero encounters a series of ______ that must be overcome in order for his journey to continue.

3. Who agrees to come to the rescue of the princess?

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

5. What does the Hero have to conquer in order to gain knowledge?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the main idea of "The Woman as the Temptress"?

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

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

8. Summarize "The Atonement with the Father."

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

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

Being consumed by the belly of the whale is a part of the Hero's Journey.

Part 1: Describe what Campbell means by being in the "belly of the whale."

Part 2: What is the importance of this step of the journey?

Part 3: Is there any way to avoid being in the belly of the whale? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of an innermost cave creates the first victory for the Hero in their journey.

Part 1: Describe the idea of the innermost cave.

Part 2: What is the importance of the innermost cave for the Hero's journey.

Part 3: Cite at least two examples of innermost caves that a Hero has encountered in myth or in stories.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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