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

2. What has summoned the Hero and transferred his spiritual center of gravity from within the pale of his society to a zone unknown?

3. The quest for the ultimate boon manifests in archetypes because humanity craves ______.

4. The Hero must accomplish the task of #77 or he will face ________.

5. Whose womb nourishes life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Campbell offer as the ultimate example of unification with the source of all things in order to become like the Father?

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

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

4. Summarize "The Atonement with the Father."

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

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

7. What are archetypes?

8. What is the shimenawa?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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