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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. Campbell notes that many cultures have an explanation for the process of life/noise emerging from ________.

2. Where are the Maori from?

3. When myths are reinterpreted from older times to modern times, the link between the perspectives is ___________.

4. What is the term for one emergence, one living, and one return?

5. What is the example of the literal/physical ascent into Heaven?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize "The Virgin Birth - Mother Universe."

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

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

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

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

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

7. What occurs in "Freedom to Live"?

8. Over time, what has happened to core myths, according to Campbell?

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

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

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

The encouragement of the Hero by someone older and wiser seems to be a necessary part of the Hero's journey as well.

Part 1: Describe the step of the Hero's Journey in which the wise old man or woman comes to help.

Part 2: Why is it necessary for the Hero to have this help?

Part 3: Give at least 2 examples of wise old people that have helped heroes along the way of their journey.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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