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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. Who gently kissed an old crone and was rewarded for his efforts?

2. "No longer can the Hero rest in _______ with the Goddess....for she has become the queen of sin."

3. Who was in love with Jason and thus helped him in his quest?

4. What is the ultimate boon for the Hero?

5. Which hero was swallowed by a giant monster?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are archetypes?

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

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

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

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

7. By what are the Hero's first steps blocked?

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

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

10. Describe the content of "The Belly of the Whale."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The idea of the atonement of the father is the one section that seems to confuse readers.

Part 1: How does Campbell describe the idea of "atonement with the father"?

Part 2: How do you define this idea as it relates to your life? Why do you choose the definition you do?

Part 3: Why do you think Campbell chose the idea of the "father" as opposed to the mother?

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