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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. Which of the following is a Greek legend from which Campbell quotes?

2. On what does Campbell indicate that man's view of God depends?

3. Which of the following is immortal and voluntarily participates in the sorrows of the world?

4. Which of the following cultures used the circle to represent the embodiment of the center of their mythology?

5. What does Campbell indicate will emerge to replace the old traditional mythologies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the mandala in the Buddhist tradition?

2. What does Campbell indicate is easy to understand in relation to farming societies?

3. Where does the author indicate variations in generalized hero legends can be found?

4. Who described an expression of metaphysical idea that life is part of one great dream of a single dreamer?

5. Instead of the Crucifixion, what does the Oriental tradition describe in relation to Bodhisattva?

6. What do the myths of the Iroquois beautiful maid and her many suitors, as well as the English tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight tell?

7. When and with whom did the concept of romantic love originate?

8. What two things does Campbell indicate will help to decide whether or not the western ideas of matrimony permeate the cultures of India or China?

9. What does Campbell describe in Chapter 6?

10. What is the Albigensian movement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how myths and legends are necessary in modern society. Are they taught enough? In what ways are they currently used in schools?

Essay Topic 2

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

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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