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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. Separation of ___________ is a universal symbol for the separation from the spirit.

2. Whenever the poetry of myth is interpreted as biography...it is ________.

3. Who is shown a vision of the infinite all-powerful Krishna?

4. What is the second effect of the cosmogonic emanations of universal power?

5. The Hero has two problems when he returns. One problem is that he needs to present what he has learned to those who ___________ his message.

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize "The Matrix of Destiny."

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

3. What is the "universal round"?

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

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

6. Describe the content of "Childhood of the Human Hero."

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

8. Summarize "Out of the Void - Space."

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea that the Hero needing to be rescued from his journey is a surprising one to some readers.

Part 1: Describe the idea of the "Rescue from Without."

Part 2: Why is this section a necessary part of the description of the Hero's Journey?

Part 3: In showing that even heroes need to be rescued, what does this seem to say about the idea of a Hero?

Essay Topic 3

Campbell also speaks to the relationship between myth and dreams.

Part 1: Define the idea of a dream as it is described in this book.

Part 2: Compare and contrast the ideas of a dream and a myth.

Part 3: How are dreams and myths interconnected, according to Campbell?

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