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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. When does the human being in question become at one with the source of human energy during this pattern of #140?

2. Intellect and language are too ________; symbols and myth are boundless in their capacity.

3. Since _____ can be dangerous, Campbell suggests this is why it is marked by detailed, mythically grounded prayer.

4. Where are the Maori from?

5. The man-hero's third task is to _________ the destined power of his spirit.

Short Essay Questions

1. Campbell goes into detail about the relationship between what two things?

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

3. What is death portrayed as, according to Campbell?

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

5. What does Campbell stress about the idea of symbols?

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

7. What does Campbell suggest every individual member of the human race has a responsibility to do?

8. What occurs in "Freedom to Live"?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Campbell writes much about Christianity, though not always in the most favorable of light. Some have said this shows his lack of compassion for Christ-based faiths, but others disagree.

Part 1: Describe Christianity as Campbell examines it in this book.

Part 2: What does Campbell seem to say about Christian practices? Support your answers.

Part 3: Do you think Campbell approves of or disapproves of Christianity? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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