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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. What does Black Elk see in his vision?

2. Where was it especially common to find early societies assigning special powers to plants and animals?

3. What does Campbell say that architecture forms in Western Society?

4. Which of the following is not one of the more sophisticated concepts of God?

5. What does Campbell state about sacred places?

Short Essay Questions

1. What previously published books influenced this text?

2. How have myths helped Campbell?

3. What do Campbell and Moyers identify the Holy Land as?

4. What happens with the coming of the planting cycle?

5. What do the accounts of legends highlight from early times?

6. In what way are the Assyrian temples similar to the Christian church?

7. What happens when different cultures expand their spheres of influence and come into contact with each other?

8. What are some universal themes in myths that occur in all societies and all epochs?

9. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

10. How does Campbell define the function of mythology?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Campbell utilizes his own personal experience throughout the novel as a positive example of the myths he relates. Do you believe this is a good strategy for this type of text? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe ways in which techniques and practices are used to communicate with God. Are these techniques universal? Why might they differ? Why might some be the same?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you believe the circle is such a powerful system in all religions? What part does it play in your own religion? Use specific examples.

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