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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. In the Pawnee legend, how does Tirawa tell man he will show himself?

2. What changed about God in the Judeo-Christian group of cultures from preceding societies?

3. What do Campbell and Moyers claim has led to a lack of awareness of mythological foundations of western society's heritage?

4. What does Campbell state about sacred places?

5. What do the Navaho include in their sand paintings?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Campbell's and Moyers' stance on the subject of ritual of marriage?

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

3. What do places of worship include which are similar across various religions?

4. What are the rituals concerned with after the society has shifted from hunters to farmers?

5. How have myths helped Campbell?

6. How did primitive societies associate gods?

7. What happens when individuals share their dreams with others?

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

9. What is a shaman?

10. What happens to myths over time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the concept of romantic love persist this day in Western culture? Does it persist in the same manner as the troubadours suggested? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Campbell's characterization of Martin Luther. Do you agree with his characterization of Martin Luther? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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