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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 freedom won from the malice of the monster....is symbolized as a _________."

2. The man-hero must break the tyrant's control and relate his spiritual ________.

3. What is the experience of the outer world in relation to the psychological interpretation of the answer to #140?

4. Who was conceived under supernatural circumstances but ruled with a strong connection to the real world?

5. What is Campbell really saying is endless in terms of its process?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can't myths be compared directly to dreams?

2. Summarize "The Universal Round."

3. What does the "Shape-shifter" point out?

4. Summarize "The Crossing of the Return Threshold."

5. How is the freedom won from the malice of the monster symbolized as?

6. Summarize "Within Space - Life."

7. What does Campbell do in "The Keys"?

8. What is the end of the life in the universe portrayed as in this section?

9. What are some of the symbols Campbell points out in the Christian sacrament of baptism?

10. Where is the place of the Hero's birth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of the woman as the temptress doesn't always satisfy those who consider themselves to be feminists.

Part 1: Define what Campbell means by the "woman as the temptress."

Part 2: Is this idea disrespectful of women? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why is this section included as a part of the Hero's Journey?

Essay Topic 2

The reluctance of the Hero is something all of us can understand.

Part 1: Describe the idea of the Hero's reluctance to be a hero.

Part 2: What is the significance of this reluctance?

Part 3: Describe at least 2 examples of stories in which the Hero is reluctant.

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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