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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 conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about mythology in current society?

2. What is an important component in the development of mythology?

3. How have myths helped Campbell view his body?

4. How many creation myths does Campbell share from the Bible?

5. How does Campbell indicate all love affairs will end?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is an integral part of the myths of creation?

3. On what is "The Power of Myth" based?

4. What previously published books influenced this text?

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

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

7. How does Campbell describe his upbringing?

8. What conclusion do Campbell and Moyers reach about current American society?

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

10. What do hunting rituals have in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what Campbell means by a global mythology? Is global the correct term? What are your ideas of replacing global with galactic?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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